Welcome to the Official Website for the Wading River Fire District

The Wading River Fire District, like all fire districts, is governed by a board of fire commissioners consisting of five commissioners, with the assistance of a secretary and treasurer. The fire district is a political subdivision within New York State and operates as a municipality, independent from the town(s) it resides in. Our fire commissioners are elected by the registered voters of the fire district for a five year term.  In order to qualify for election as a fire commissioner, a candidate must reside within the fire district and be at least 18 years of age. One commissioner is elected each year on the second Tuesday in December, with the office starting in January immediately following the election. The term of office continues until December 31st of the fifth year. The secretary is appointed annually by the board. The treasurer is also an appointed position within the Wading River Fire District, but may be a publicly elected position (as dictated by New York Town Law). The secretary and treasurer are salaried positions. The fire commissioners do not receive compensation and may also be members of the fire department, but may not hold the current rank of chief or assistant chief of the fire department. The fire commissioners may also employ persons as may be necessary to effectuate the objects and purposes of the fire district.

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