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Taken minutes after arrival. Smoke can be seen from the entire ridge line to the left of the fire

Structure Fire in Twin Lakes JANUARY 06 - On Tuesday, January 3rd, at 1:33 PM, the South Salem Fire Department was dispatched to a reported structure fire at 81 Twin Lakes Road. All three Chiefs signed on responding right after, followed moments later by E-167 and T-2. Approximately five minutes after the initial dispatch, New York State Police gave an update stating that flames were through the roof. Car 2451 immediately called for a first alarm response, bringing in mutual aid tankers and manpower from Croton Falls, Goldens Bridge, Pound Ridge, Vista, Bedford Hills and Ridgefield CT. As Car 2451 (A. Llewellyn) arrived on scene ... (Full Story & Photos)

Motor Vehicle Accident Route 35 and Bisbee Ln. DECEMBER 31 - On Saturday December 31st at 12:20pm firefighters were dispatched to the area of 1310 Route 35 for a motor vehicle accident with entrapment. Car 2452, Rescue 21 and Engine 167 were on the initial response and upon arrival observed two heavily damaged vehicles. Fortunately each vehicle was occupied by only a driver and both had managed to exit their vehicles prior to fire department arrival. Utility 79 and Engine 168 were requested to close the roadway on both sides of the accident scene. The roadway was closed for an extended period of time due to the location of the vehicles and necessary ... (Full Story & Photos)

Vehicle#2 (2012 Mercedes Benz SLS AMG)

Early Morning Smoke Condition DECEMBER 28 - On Sunday, December 11th, South Salem firefighters woke to a call for a house filling with smoke and the residents evacuating. Chief A. Llewellyn arrived first on scene and found the three occupants out of the home and observed a growing smoke condition in the house. After a quick size up, it was determined that there was a small fire burning in one of the kitchen drawers. The drawer was removed and the fire was extinguished outside of the house. Firefighters then checked for any extension and ventilated the house. It was determined that the cause of the fire was an oven mitt that had been ... (Full Story & Photos)

Christmas Tree Safety DECEMBER 13 - From the US Fire Administration: Decorating homes and businesses is a long-standing tradition around the holiday season. Unfortunately, these same decorations may increase your chances of fire. Based on data from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA), an estimated 250 home fires involving Christmas trees and another 170 home fires involving holiday lights and other decorative lighting occur each year. Together, these fires resulted in 21 deaths and 43 injuries. Following a few simple fire safety tips can keep electric lights, candles, and ... (Full Story & Photos)

Training at South Salem - Overturned Car with Entrapment NOVEMBER 26 - South Salem firefighters were faced with a challenging drill on Monday night, November 21st. In the rear of the firehouse, Chief A. Llewellyn and 2nd Asst. Chief Scott set up an accident scene which involved an SUV on its side, partially submerged in water, with an occupant trapped (the always willing to help out rescue dummy). The drill was conducted in real time, with 1st Asst. Chief I. Llewellyn as the IC and Capt. Yorke as Operations. Their initial size up was a SUV rollover, with a single occupant in the vehicle with his arm pinned underneath. As R-21 and E-167 arrived, crews went to ... (Full Story & Photos)

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