Selkirk Fire Department

On Saturday December 2nd the Selkirk Fire Department brought out its 2017 edition of the annual Holiday Fire Truck. The members of the Selkirk Fire Department thank each and every person that came out and supported our effort.  The response was once again OVERWHELMING.  We … [Read more...]

The Selkirk Fire Department wishes everyone a Happy Thanksgiving, from our family to yours. We all are thankful for our many blessings and hope everyone takes the time be thankful for what they have, and is able to spend time with family and loved ones. HOWEVER, remember … [Read more...]

BUILDING PROJECT OPEN HOUSE - Saturday November 18th 1:00PM-3:00PM.   Selkirk Station #1 - 126 Maple Ave. Selkirk NY Selkirk Station #2 - 301 Glenmont Rd. Glenmont NY Selkirk Station #3 - 480 Bridge St. South Bethlehem NY   The Selkirk Fire … [Read more...]

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...]