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South Salem Trains to Implement Personal Bail-Out System JUNE 27 - Six South Salem firefighters completed a two day "train-the-trainer" course at the Westchester County Fire Training Center in the use of the RIT Firefighter Escape System. The training consisted of first educating the firefighters on the chosen RIT harness and system, followed by learning how to properly fit other firefighters with the harness. After completing class room training the firefighters proceeded to the training tower and from there the use of the bail-out system was practiced through repetition. The training was completed in steps gradually increasing in difficulty, with the final ... (Full Story & Photos)

Early Morning and Early Afternoon Accidents on Rt. 35 JUNE 12 - At 4:15am, Friday, June 12th, South Salem firefighters were awoken to an alarm for a MVA with injuries. The accident was reported at Rt. 35/121 intersection. Car 2450 (Deputy Chief Beck) was the first to respond. He arrived on scene within minutes and updated that the accident was on Rt. 35 at the Cross River Animal Hospital. Car 2453 (Asst. Chief I. Llewellyn) arrived right after and reported one car into a telephone pole and the driver out of the vehicle. Due to the impact of the car, the pole broke, causing all the utility line to hang low over the road. As a result, South Salem firefighters ... (Full Story & Photos)

South Salem Wins Two Trophies at Katonah Parade JUNE 04 - On Wednesday, June 3rd, members of the South Salem Fire Department took part in the annual Katonah Fire Department Firemen's Parade. As usual, the turn out for the parade was large, despite the overcast skies and drizzle, as the streets were lined with people. The hard work of the members of the department paid off, as the '24 Dodge won the trophy for Best Antique and Rescue 21 won Best Rescue. We would like to thank the members of the Katonah Fire Department for their hospitality and great parade. ... (Full Story)

Three Car Accident With Rollover (Route 35 & Bouton Road) JUNE 01 - Monday morning, June 1st, South Salem firefighters were alerted to a MVA with possible extrication on Route 35 at Bouton Road. Cars 2451, 52 and 53 were on scene within minutes of the dispatch and reported a three car accident with no extrication. It was reported that one of the vehicles turning from Bouton Road had clipped another vehicle coming down Route 35, causing it to rollover. A third vehicle involved in the accident went off the road striking a telephone pole. Rescue 21 arrived shortly after and the crew went to work securing the vehicles and assisting Lewisboro VAC with patient ... (Full Story & Photos)

Four Vehicle Accident On Route 121 MAY 31 - On Sunday afternoon, May 31, South Salem firefighters were alerted to a MVA with unknown type injuries on Route 121 in the area of Schoolhouse Road. Cars 2451, 52 and 53 responded first, followed by Rescue 21, Engine 167 and Utility 79. Car 2453 (Asst. Chief I. Llewellyn) arrived on scene reporting two vehicles that had struck head on, as well as two additional vehicles that were involved in the accident further down the road. South Salem firefighters went to work assisting Lewisboro VAC with patient care, securing all four vehicles and managing the leaking fluids. The police investigation ... (Full Story & Photos)

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