LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring the Selden Fire Department upon the
occasion of being awarded the Excellence in Fire Service-Based EMS Award
by the Congressional Fire Services Institute and the MedicAlert Founda-
tion

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize that the
quality and character of life in the communities across New York State
are reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of those organiza-
tions and individuals who would devote themselves to the welfare of the
community and its citizenry; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor the
Selden Fire Department upon the occasion of being awarded the Excellence
in Fire Service-Based EMS Award by the Congressional Fire Services
Institute and the MedicAlert Foundation; this auspicious occasion was
celebrated at a ceremony in Washington, D.C.; and
WHEREAS, The Selden Fire Department, a volunteer department, was
recognized for a number of new initiatives and expanded training that
have reduced reliance on mutual aid support; and
WHEREAS, The department was praised for assigning all newer members to
shifts on the ambulance squad, which has resulted in covering all calls
without needing mutual aid, and providing 24/7 paramedic coverage; and
WHEREAS, The Selden Fire Department was also honored for training its
volunteers on dealing with the specialized needs of the growing elderly
population in Selden; and
WHEREAS, The Selden Fire Department is among the top 10 in the state
in terms of 911 call volume, and has taken great strides to protect its
community; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body cannot express sufficient gratitude to
those devoted individuals who recognize that the preservation of life
and property is a sacred responsibility and who make that responsibility
their own by serving as firefighters; and
WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body that we should give
special recognition to those who work so assiduously for the betterment
of their communities, and acknowledge publicly the heroic good works
performed by the volunteer fire departments of this great Empire State,
their officers and auxiliaries; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor the Selden Fire Department upon the occasion of being awarded the
Excellence in Fire Service-Based EMS Award by the Congressional Fire
Services Institute and the MedicAlert Foundation; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Selden Fire Department.