Shortly before 9:30PM, on March 6th, Selkirk FD was dispatched to a reported structure fire at the Bethlehem Industrial Park, on Rt. 9w in Selkirk. First units arriving saw a heavy smoke condition coming from the right-side of the structure. Entry was quickly made, however … [Read more...]
On Wednesday March 4th, at around 6:30AM, Selkirk FD was toned out for a tractor trailer rollover, on the NYS Thruway, near the ramps. Originally Selkirk FD was dispatched to assist with the containment of the leaking Gasoline, but then were notified that the driver needed … [Read more...]
At a town-wide ceremony, held on March 2nd, at the Nathaniel Adams Blanchard Post, in Delmar, Lieutenant Rob Messenger was named the Selkirk Fire Department Firefighter Of The Year. Lt. Messenger is one of the most active firefighters in the Department. He has been a vital part … [Read more...]
On Saturday February 28th, four Selkirk FD members participated in the Cystic Fibrosis Tower Climb, held at the Corning Tower in Albany NY. Four members formed a relay team, and climbed 809 steps, to the top of the Corning Tower. Each member climbing approx. 200 steps, in full … [Read more...]
Happy Holidays & Happy New Year From The Selkirk Fire Department! From our family, to yours, may you have a safe holiday season. … [Read more...]
Voting results from the Selkirk Fire District Board of Fire Commissioner's Elections: Robert Burns was elected to the 3-Year Commissioner position, term expiring 12/31/17. Barak Strock was elected to the 5-Year Commissioner position, term expiring 12/31/19 Congratulations to … [Read more...]
On Saturday November 22nd, Selkirk FD, along with other local fire departments, were sent on a 72-hour deployment to Western NYS, to assist with relief efforts, in the wake of the significant snow storms that hit the Buffalo area. Several Selkirk FD members, along with Engine … [Read more...]
On Saturday Evening, November 14th, at the Elsmere Fire Department, the graduates of the latest Albany County Firefighter I course received their certificates of completion. Selkirk FD had three new firefighters graduate from this class. Congratulations to Firefighters Jordan … [Read more...]
On Sunday September 28th, a group of Selkirk FD members participated in the annual Tunnel To Towers Run, in NYC, to support the FF Stephen Siller Tunnel To Towers Foundation. On 9/11, FF Siller was heading home, after completing his shift with the FDNY, when he heard about the … [Read more...]
On Saturday September 20th, members of the Selkirk Fire Department attended the annual MacBoston 18 Truck "Training With The FDNY" training seminar. Members of the FDNY volunteered their time to train local firefighters on various techniques including, Forcible Entry, … [Read more...]
In the early hours of September 17th, Selkirk FD responded to a reported structure fire at the Glenmont Price Chopper. The store was evacuated. The source of the fire was a malfunctioning Bagel machine. Fire was seen inside the machine. The fire was extinguished, and the … [Read more...]
On September 14th, members of the Selkirk Fire Department, completed a two-day Water Rescue Training Course, taught by the Long Island Rescue Services organization. All members of the department are required to complete this training to be a member of the Rescue 4 Boat Crew. … [Read more...]
On September 11th, the Selkirk Fire Department hosted it's annual 9/11 ceremony, to honor those that lost their lives that tragic day, and especially to honor the 343 FDNY Firefighters that lost their lives. Members from the Selkirk FD, Elsmere FD, Delmar FD, and members of the … [Read more...]
On Friday June 20th, Selkirk FD members attended the 2014 A.W. Becker Field Day event. This event brings the school year to a close for the students. Selkirk FD brought Engine 47, and the very first Selkirk FD fire truck, the 1927 Childs. Students got to see and play on the … [Read more...]
Selkirk FD proudly congratulates it's newest Firefighter I graduates, FF Bill Collins, FF Mitchell Lake, and FF Dan Wagoner. These three firefighters completed the FF1 course in Greene County. They traveled 45 minutes each way to complete this course. Congrats to all three of … [Read more...]
