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Welcome to the Official Website for the South Salem Fire Department
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Four Members Participate in Mock Plane Crash
MAY 03
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On Saturday, May 3, The Westchester County Airport conducted a mass casualty drill and required over 100 "victims" to create a realistic environment for First Responders. Ventures and Firefighters from the South Salem FD participated in the drill.
Venturers Paddy McManus and Chris Bergstrom along with Firefighters Mike Harris and Bobby Veit headed down to Westchester Airport to be victims in the mock airplane crash. The members arrived for registration at 8:15am. After being assigned their injuries the South Salem crew went through the process of moulage.
Moulage is the art of applying ... (Full Story & Photos)
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2008-2009 Chiefs and Line Officers
APRIL 26
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The new Chiefs of the South Salem Fire Department were elected by the department at the April Business meeting and then appointed by the Fire District Commissioners. Joe Posadas (former 2452) was elected as Chief of the Department (his 2nd term as Chief). Andrew Llewellyn (former 2453) moved up to 1st Assistant Chief and Ian Llewellyn (former Capt. 2454) was elected 2nd Assistant Chief.
In the following days, the new Chiefs then instated the Line Officers for 2008-2009. There were no major changes from the previous year and the Officers of the South Salem Fire Department are listed below.
Congratulations ... (Full Story)
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South Salem Members respond to Mutual Aid for Ulster County Forest Fire
APRIL 21
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On Saturday April 19th, at 12:30 AM, South Salem Firefighters recieved a page asking Westchester County Fire Departments to send members to help Ulster County fight a large forest fire. At the time of the request, the fire, located at Minnewaska State Park, had consumed over 1300 acres. Westchester Firefighters were to assemble at Montrose Fire Department at 6:45am.
Firefighters Bob Veit, Hank Algire and Mike Harris responded from South Salem.
Firefighters from Continental Village, Buchanan, Montrose, Montrose VA, Croton, Chappaqua, Vista and Batt. 10 assembled and boarded a bus. By the time ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Jr. Member Drill
APRIL 20
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On Thursday, April 17th, the Junior Members of the South Salem Fire Department met for their monthly drill. This month's drill focused on pumping and hose streams. At the beginning of the drill the junior members went over E-167 to keep familiarizing themselves with the location of tools and equipment. After that, some of the officers and senior members gave them a brief overview of the different hose and nozzles that the engine carries, as well as their different uses.
Engine 167 was then pulled outside where the Jr. Members practice pulling and flaking out the cross-lays. The lines were ... (Full Story & Photos)
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l. to r. FF Davison, Lt. Scott, FF DeLaurentis, FF Wetzel
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South Salem Participates In Battalion 16 Drill
APRIL 13
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On the morning of Sunday, April 13th, nine fire departments as well as six volunteer ambulance agencies were part of a large scale MCI (mass casualty incident) Battalion 16 drill hosted by the Katonah Fire Department. This drill simulated an explosion and partial collapse at the Katonah Elementary School. Aside from fire departments and ambulance agencies, many other resources were utilized, including the Westchester County Field Comm. unit. South Salem responded with Car 2453 and Rescue 21, as per Katonah Fire Departments pre-plan.
Upon arrival, the R-21 crew reported to the command post ... (Full Story & Photos)
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