It is with profound disappointment that we must announce the cancellation of the 2020 South Salem Volunteer Fire Department Parade and Carnival. While there was much discussion among the members about how to possibly make it happen, the decision was essentially made for us by the Carnival Rides Operator. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, every carnival in the area has been cancelled, and as such, we do not have a company to provide rides/games. There is also the unknown when it comes to securing permits from the County to sell food, occupancy, distancing, disinfecting, etc.
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Shortly after midnight on, April 15th, South Salem and Croton Falls Fire Departments were dual dispatched for a reported structure fire on Cove Road. Car 2452 arrived on scene first, reported that the house was fully charged with smoke and quickly requested a First Alarm be transmitted. Moments after, Car 2451 arrived and assumed command, while Engine 166 arrived and began stretching lines.
Crews encountered a fire in the basement, that was extending to the first floor. One line was used to begin knocking the fire down through a window, while an exterior basement door was forced. Once the door ... (Full Story & Photos)

On April 14th, at the South Salem Fire District meeting, Mike DeVito was sworn in as the new Chief of the South Salem Fire Department. Chief DeVito, a 19 year member of the Department, had served as an Assistant Chief for the past 4 years. Prior to being a Chief Officer, he had been a Line Officer for 8 years. We wish Chief DeVito good luck as he now leads the Department in the years ahead. (Within hours of being sworn in Chief Devito took in a working fire as his first call as Chief of the Department). Also moving up, are 1st Assistant Chief Nick DeLaurentis and 2nd Assistant Chief Matt Yorke.
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As all members of our community learn to live with this new normal for the time being, the members of the SSFD are taking action to help protect themselves and others.

As far as the Department goes, members have updated their policies to provide extra sanitation and cleanliness when responding to calls. Members are also taking precautions to keep social distancing within themselves on firehouse grounds, and all group activities have been cancelled at this time. Members will of course continue to respond to all calls and your safety and well being will not be compromised.

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