Recent statistics have revealed an increase in drowning and near-drowning incidents on Long Island this summer.
As summer comes to a close, residents are urged to continue practicing pool safety at home.... (Full Story & Photos)

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September 12, 2026,
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The Selden Fire Department was happy to join the Teddies for Happiness Foundation Touch-A-Truck / Toy / Food Drive on Saturday July 11, 2026, alongside members of other first responder organizations to bring awareness and donations to this very worthwhile cause. Led by Chief Nowakowski the Selden Fire Department arrived at Texas Roadhouse in Selden with several pieces of apparatus, an Ambulance, Ladder ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Saturday, July 4, 2026, the officers and members of the Selden Fire Department continued a tradition that has spanned nearly 60 years by participating in the Port Jefferson Fourth of July parade.

The Selden Fire Department joined the event in high spirits, interacting with the large crowds gathered along the parade route from uptown Port Jefferson to downtown. This year's attendance was among ... (Full Story & Photos)

This Independence Day is especially meaningful as our nation celebrates the 250th Anniversary of the United States of America.

On July 4, 1776, our founders declared that all people are created equal and endowed with the unalienable rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Two hundred and fifty years later, we continue to honor those ideals and the generations of Americans who have ... (Full Story & Photos)

My journey with Selden began in July 2007 when I joined the Junior program, and I became a member of the department in June 2010. What inspired me to join was my family, specifically my grandparents, and the opportunity to continue my grandfather’s legacy. Being able to serve in the same department and carry his badge number is something I am incredibly proud of.

Over the years, I’ve had the privilege ... (Full Story & Photos)

Today we honor the American flag and what it represents, freedom, unity, and sacrifice.... (Full Story & Photos)

POOL, BEACH, BOATING AND WATER SAFETY
FROM: Jason Allen Winslow, MD

Regional EMS System Medical Director
DATE: June 1, 2026

Last year in Suffolk County there were many patients who experienced near-drowning that were treated by Emergency Medical Services and brought to Suffolk County hospital Emergency Departments. There were 16 deaths attributed to drowning by the Medical Examiner’s Office. Many ... (Full Story)