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Campers getting a tour of Engine 167 by Ex-Chief Posadas

South Salem Firefighters Bring Fire Prevention to the Lewisboro Day Camp Little Explorers JULY 08 - On Thursday, July 8th, South Salem firefighters visited the Lewisboro Day Camp Little Explorers, to show the campers their apparatus along with demonstrating the importance of fire prevention and safety. Campers had the chance to climb in apparatus and see some of the equipment firefighters use including the ever important Jaws of Life. Firefighters also taught campers about the importance of dialing 911 in an emergency, the need for campers and their families to develop and practice a home fire escape plan and the proper technique to "stop, drop and roll." By the expressions on their faces, ... (Full Story & Photos)

Four Members Graduate High School JUNE 29 - The South Salem Fire Department would like to congratulate Firefighters Hank Algire, Chris Bergstrom, Mike Harris and Paddy McManus on their recent High School Graduations. Firefighters Algire, Bergstrom and McManus are the newest graduates of John Jay High School, while Firefighter Harris graduated from Soundview Prep. All four members have been with the department since they turned 14 and enrolled in our Venture Program, sponsored by the Boy Scouts of America. Once they turned 16, they were eligible to become probationary members. During that time, they took all their mandatory classes and ... (Full Story & Photos)

John Jay High School @ Caramoor

Another Vehicle Through A Pole on Rt. 35 JUNE 07 - On Monday afternoon, South Salem firefighters were alerted to a motor vehicle accident, car through a pole, in front of the South Salem Firehouse. Firefighter Chris Perruzza came upon the accident moments after it happened. He quickly called 60-Control and then Chief's A. Llewellyn (Car 2451) and A. Scott(2453), who arrived on scene prior to dispatch. Car 2451 took command of a scene that involved and SUV which had gone straight through a telephone pole bringing down multiple wires including live power lines, three victims including a 10 month old, and a small brush fire. Firefighters and ... (Full Story & Photos)

Memorial Day Weekend Keeps Venturers Busy JUNE 03 - With a lot of annual activities for the South Salem Fire Department Venture Crew 62, it was another busy Memorial Day weekend for the group. Friday afternoon the crew headed out to the Pocono's in PA to partake in Lewisboro's Crew 2088 Annual Venture Social Weekend they hosted which includes white water rafting all day Saturday and paintballing all day Sunday. Spending the two nights in a tent, with a little rain, added to a great weekend. Fun was had by all, getting the experience to meet other local Venturers thanks to Crew 2088, and Crew 62 looks forward to next year. After coming home Sunday ... (Full Story & Photos)

Enjoying the river

The Crew goes over knots to be used on tools

New Member Drill, Roof Ops. MAY 30 - On Wednesday May 26th, the Jr. Members of the department and members of Venture Crew 62 headed over to John Jay Middle School and started off their monthly drill by donning their gear and going over air packs. After that they practiced setting up ladders and going over knots for roof ops. They practiced the proper way to take ladders off the truck, and hoisting them up, learning many new methods. Once they climbed up to the roof, they went over knots that can be helpful in raising and lowering tools during a job. Thanks to Chief A. Llewellyn, Captain Matt Yorke, and Fire Fighter John Riina for ... (Full Story & Photos)

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