05/21/2026
Congratulations Captain Mangogna! Way to represent SFD!
🚑💙 Suffolk County proudly recognized the dedication and lifesaving efforts of our EMS professionals during the Suffolk County Legislature’s annual EMS Appreciation Week ceremony held yesterday.
The recipient of the 4th Legislative District was Captain Nicholas Mangogna of the Selden Fd. Nick has demonstrated a lifelong commitment to service, leadership, and clinical excellence through his work with the Selden Fire Department. He began his journey in July 2010 as a member of the Junior Company, where he quickly distinguished himself through dedication and leadership, rising to the rank of First Lieutenant. After transitioning to full membership in 2014 and completing probation in 2015 earning Probie of the Year, he became an active firefighter with Truck Company 1. Nicholas expanded his role in emergency services by earning his EMT certification in 2015, later advancing to EMT-CC in 2017 and serving as an ALS provider. In January 2023, he achieved Paramedic certification and continued to elevate his clinical expertise, becoming a cleared Rapid Sequence Intubation (RSI) Paramedic in 2025, at which time he was the department's only volunteer at that level. His leadership includes serving as Lieutenant (2023-2024) and Captain (2025-2026), reflecting his commitment to mentoring others. An Eagle Scout, Nicholas also designed and completed a memorial honoring Chief Amold Seaman. His honors include multiple Chief's Awards and EMS Provider of the Year, alongside numerous lifesaving contributions.
The Chiefs, Officers, and Members of the Selden Fire Department, congratulate Nick on a job well done!
