🔥 STATEWIDE BURN BAN IN EFFECT 🔥
Due to ongoing dry weather and the increased risk of wildfires, a statewide burn ban is now in place.
🔥Prohibited:
❌Outdoor brush & debris burning
❌Uncontained campfires & recreational fires
❌Open fires for cooking (unless specifically excluded)
🔥Allowed:
✅Barbecue grills, maple sugar arches, and similar outdoor cooking devices
✅Contained campfires (under 3 ft ... (Full Story & Photos)

Today, the Selden Fire Department was dispatched to assist the Westhampton Beach Fire Department in responding to a brush fire. At approximately 2:30pm, the department's 2.5-ton GI Brush truck, 5-25-9, along with multiple firefighters, responded to the call for mutual aid.

The Selden crew operated alongside fire departments from all across Suffolk County, working together to contain and extinguish ... (Full Story & Photos)

Selden FD was activated today at 12:47 for a structure fire in the vicinity of Elmwood Ave and S Evergreen Dr. Upon arrival units found a shed fully involved on Cedarhurst Ave. Strong south winds caused the fire to spread to a fence and then to a wooded lot and sump behind the home. Selden firefighters responded with 3 engines, a brush truck , EMS and fire police units to bring the fire quickly under ... (Full Story & Photos)

As a winter storm blanketed the area with snowfall in the early hours of Wednesday morning, the dedicated members of the Selden Fire Department remained on standby, ready to respond to emergencies.

Despite the challenging weather conditions, firefighters found a moment of lighthearted fun between calls, taking advantage of the downtime to build a snowman outside their headquarters. The impromptu ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Sunday, January 19th, 2025, the Suffolk County Volunteer Junior Firefighters Association held a general meeting at the Selden Fire Department. Breakfast began at 8 am and was served by the Selden Fire Department Junior Company. The meeting began at 9 am with a presentation from Paws of War, a nonprofit organization that provides assistance to veterans and first responders. The organization rescues ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Wednesday, January 1st, 2024 The Selden Fire Department Swore in its 2025 Junior Company Officers. The Selden Fire Department Junior Company is composed of Youth Members from the community ages 14-18 who are interested in a future in the Fire and EMS Service. These Young Men and Women are the future of the volunteer fire service.... (Full Story & Photos)

On Wednesday, January 1st, 2025 The Selden Fire Department Swore in its 2025 Officers. The Selden Fire Department will operate under the leadership of Chief Scott Nowakowski. ... (Full Story & Photos)

Truck Company 1 would like to thank all who attended Breakfast with Santa this weekend!

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Thank you all once again and happy holidays!... (Full Story & Photos)