Selkirk Fire Department

This is Fire Prevention Week. The theme this year is "Every Second Counts, Plan Two Ways Out." You need to know at least two ways out of everyone room in your house. The Selkirk Fire Department will be visiting the Glenmont and A.W. Becker school this week, educating the … [Read more...]

The Glenmont Abbey Village is hosting a Selkirk Fire Department Appreciation Chicken BBQ on October 12th, from 4:00PM till 7:00PM. You can either EAT IN, at the Glenmont Abbey Village location, located at 7 Thomas Cole Drive, across from Selkirk Fire Co. 2, or get TAKE OUT, by … [Read more...]

On behalf of the Selkirk Fire Department we THANK everyone for coming out and making our annual Summertime events a success.  The turnout for the 61st Annual Glenmont Fireman's Fair, and the 42nd Annual Flea Market & Craft Fair, were amazing.   We also had a great response … [Read more...]

Starting on Wednesday July 12th, and every Wednesday going forward, the Selkirk Fire Department is opening up their doors for "Storytime In Glenmont", which is a joint venture between the Bethlehem Public Library & the RCS Community Library.  Kids up to Age 6, and their … [Read more...]

The Selkirk Fire Department is pleased to announce the purchase of the former Troy Fire Department Marine-1 Fire Boat. The 2010 Harbor Guard Firehawk boat has been renamed to Selkirk FD Marine-4, and will replace the former 1989 Larsen Fire Boat Rescue-4. The boat has a 1000GPM … [Read more...]

On Sunday afternoon, June 11th, at approx. 5PM, Selkirk FD was dispatched to a reported plane crash at the South Albany Airport. First arriving units found a small personal aircraft nose down a few feet on the runway. The pilot was not hurt in the crash. The pilot was doing … [Read more...]

On Saturday April 15th, at 12:23PM, Selkirk FD was toned out to a reported outdoor fire near Speeder Rd., which runs inside the CSX Selkirk Facility. Upon arriving the first officers on scene reported a heavy smoke and fire condition. Within a short time Selkirk Command asked … [Read more...]

The Selkirk Fire Department is proud to announce that Firefighter Jimmy Bercharlie has been selected to receive the 2016 Firefighter of the Year award. FF Bercharlie joined the department in 2012, at the age of 17, as a Junior Firefighter. In May of 2013 he became a full … [Read more...]

Congratulations to the following individuals reaching length of service anniversary milestones. 5 Years Rick Griffin Andrew Hynes Kevin Ritz Josh Snyder 20 Years Shaun Wagner Giles Wagoner 25 Years Rob Burns Kevin Craft Joe Michaniw George … [Read more...]

On the evening of March 4th the Selkirk Fire Department held their annual Installation Dinner. Selkirk FD was fortunate enough to have Albany County Sheriff Craig Apple as the Master of Ceremonies for the evening. Congratulations to all of the new officers on being sworn it. … [Read more...]

On Friday morning February 24th, at around 4:45AM, Selkirk FD responded to a possible structure fire at the Price Chopper store, in the Town Squire Plaza in Glenmont.  Report came in of a smoke smell coming from the Dairy Section of the store.  The store was immediately … [Read more...]

On Thursday February 23rd, at 9:00PM, Selkirk FD was dispatched to a reported Multiple Vehicle Accident (MVA) on River Rd. (Rt. 144) just North of the PSEG plant.  Upon arrival first arriving units found one vehicle with severe damage to the left-rear corner of the car, and a … [Read more...]

Annual Selkirk Co. 1 Ladies Auxiliary Fish Fries. Friday March 3rd, 17th, 31st, and April 14th. 4:30PM-7:00PM Selkirk Fire Co. 1 Firehouse 126 Maple Ave. Selkirk NY 12158 $8.00 Adult Fish Fry dinner or Chicken nugget dinner $4.00 Kids Fish Fry dinner, Chicken nugget … [Read more...]

On Saturday February 11th, the Selkirk FD participated in the February Cards For The Troops Event.  Under the guidance of Melody Burns, who coordinates this event, Selkirk FD members, along with Elsmere FD members, Veterans, and family members, helped deliver 80 boxes filled with … [Read more...]

On Sunday January 22nd, at 7:44PM, Selkirk FD was dispatched to a confirmed structure fire on South Albany Road.  There was a report a heavy smoke condition coming from a section of the house.  Crews on scene immediately stretched lines into home and put the fire out.  There was … [Read more...]