Selkirk Fire Department

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 PPE.  Selkirk FD members climbed to help
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Dates:  Fridays – February 20, March 6, March 20, April 3   4:30 PM – 7:00 PM      Fish Fry or Chicken Nugget Meals w/Fries, Slaw, Drink, Dessert   **New England Clam Chowder also available** $8 Adults / $4 Kids  SFD 126 Maple Ave., Selkirk

From February 5th, through the 7th, 10 Selkirk FD members participated in the 2015 FASNY Winter Games, held in Cortland NY.  Over the three days, the members participated in various “events”, representing Selkirk FD with pride.  

Happy Holidays & Happy New Year From The Selkirk Fire Department!  From our family, to yours, may you have a safe holiday season.

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 both individuals.

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 41, and M416, filled with pumps, generators, and other
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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 Betor, Sarah Hospodar, and Ryan Lundgren.

The 2015 Selkirk Fire District Budget was approved after the Budget Hearing on October 21st.  All information pertaining to the 2015 Selkirk Fire District can be found under Public Information, 2015 Budget Information. Or click “Read More”, then this link:  2015 Selkirk Fire District Budget Information Page.

On Thursday October 9th, the Selkirk Fire Department visited the Glenmont Elementary School, for Fire Prevention Week, for its 15th straight year.  Selkirk FD taught the entire school lessons on fire safety, home escape plans, smoke alarms, and how to get out safely.

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 first plane hitting the WTC. He
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