The South Salem Fire Department is pleased to announce that we will once again be hosting a “Candy Cane Run” on Sunday, December 18th. Fire Trucks will depart our firehouse with Santa aboard our trucks. The route will wind its way through the South Salem Fire District which includes the hamlets of Cross River and Waccabuc, making preset stops along the way so Santa can pass out candy canes to children and take photos

There will be two routes running simultaneously:

Route #1
9:00am – Twin Lakes Road at North Lake Circle
9:20am – Lakeview Road at Cove Road
9:40am – Gilbert Street Beach
10:00am ... (Full Story)

ANNUAL ELECTION
FIRE COMMISSIONER
OF THE SOUTH SALEM FIRE DISTRICT
DECEMBER 13, 2022

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Annual Election of the South Salem Fire District will take place on December 13, 2022, between the hours of 5:00 PM and 9:00 PM at the South Salem Fire House located on Route 35, South Salem, New York, for the purpose of electing (1) one member for the Board of Fire Commissioners.

One (1) Commissioner for a 5-year term, commencing on January 1, 2023, and ending December 31, 2027.

All duly registered voters of the South Salem Fire District shall be eligible to vote. Last day to ... (Full Story)

RESOLUTION OF THE SOUTH SALEM FIRE DISTRICT
TO PURCHASE A NEW CHIEF’S VEHICLE

WHEREAS, the South Salem Fire District Board of Fire Commissioners (“Board”) believes that it would be in the best in interests of the residents of the South Salem Fire District (“Fire District”) to purchase a new Chief’s Vehicle (“Vehicle”), in order to meet the needs of the Fire District;

WHEREAS, the Board has reviewed sealed bids received November 14th, and has determined that such bid price offered by Smithtown Chevrolet was the lowest price and was reasonable and of best value, and has determined it is in the ... (Full Story)

Members of the Department visited the South Salem Nursery School today to help teach the Three’s and Four’s classes fire prevention. The children got to meet firefighters, learned some important fire safety tips and also got a tour of Engine 166. Thank you to all the teachers for their assistance!... (Full Story & Photos)

Members of the Department were invited to present last week at a “Workshop Wednesday” at John Jay High School. Approximately 20 students were present for firefighters reviewing some fire safety topics along with learning about how to become a volunteer firefighter in their community.

Students were given a tour of Rescue 21, the Department’s newest apparatus, which responds to all types of rescue calls including motor vehicle accidents. Students were able to practice using some of the tools themselves including the jaws of life, thermal imaging camera and stabilization struts.

The Department ... (Full Story & Photos)