Members of the Department accompanied Santa throughout Cross River, Waccabuc and South Salem aboard one of our fire engines along with an ambulance from Lewisboro Volunteer Ambulance Corps. Santa's elves passed out candy canes to children and took photos with Members of our community.

We would like to thank everyone that braved the cold and came out to support our 3rd annual event and we wish everyone a happy holiday!... (Full Story & Photos)

In compliance with the Open Meeting Law requiring notification of the date, time, and place of all public meeting of local governments, for publication in the community's interest; this is to advise that the Board of Fire Commissioners of the South Salem Fire District, South Salem, New York, will meet as follows:

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Fire Commissioners of the South Salem Fire District, South Salem, New York, will hold its 2023 Organizational Meeting on Monday, January 9th 2023, the time of such meeting will be 7pm.

It is expected that a Regular Meeting for the purpose of officially ... (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)