In the middle of the workday at 12:50 hrs on Thursday, April 16th, the South Salem Fire Department was dispatched to 27 Old Shop Rd for a reported structure fire with occupants trapped in the residence. C2454 responded within minutes down NY-35 and reported to county dispatch “60-Control” that a column of smoke was seen from the area and to transmit the working fire (10-75). Upon arrival, Westchester County PD (SRO Brett Schlosser), Lewisboro PD (Sgt. Llewellyn) and SSFD members attempted initial emergency searches within the front entrance and basement of the residence in an attempt to extricate ... (Full Story & Photos)

A long-standing tradition in the volunteer firefighting service is the Annual Inspection Dinner, where members painstakingly go through all the apparatus and equipment to inspect, maintain and clean. To make things a bit more interesting, each company competes for the title of the cleanest “Best” apparatus, earning a trophy and some bragging rights.

Hosted by the South Salem Fire District and organized by the South Salem Fire Department, this tradition begins in the last few weeks of March and culminates at the annual dinner at the beginning of April. Members and guests dressed in their department's ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Monday, March 16th, members of the South Salem Fire Department were invited to train alongside multiple agencies at the Vista Fire Department. Westchester County DES State Fire Instructors and Vista Fire Department officers organized a multi-station extrication drill covering victim extrication, cribbing, vehicle stabilization, and victim protection during car fires.

This training is part of an ongoing effort by County Instructors to bring high-level instruction directly to local firehouses, allowing more departments to benefit from improved techniques and best practices. We are grateful to ... (Full Story & Photos)

In the late night hours of December 18th, a fire broke out in a private dwelling in the Purdy's section of the Croton Falls Fire District. C2073 called a 10-75 (working fire) with reports of heavy fire, which brought in mutual aid from many area Departments including both an Engine and Tanker from South Salem. Members assisted with ventilation and overhaul efforts while C2451 handled water operations.

The volunteer fire service relies heavily on its mutual aid agreements with neighboring Departments and this was a perfect example of how this system works. We are always proud to support our neighbors. ... (Full Story & Photos)

Nov. 10, 2025 – The Westchester County Department of Parks, Recreation and Conservation will host a prescribed burn at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation in Cross River, with the target date of Friday, Nov. 14, in partnership with Star Tree Prescribed Fire LLC. Several weather-related factors will determine the date that the burn will take place and a decision will be made 48 hours beforehand. Up-to-date information will be posted on the Westchester County Parks.

The prescribed burn happens under a controlled environment with Star Tree Prescribed Fire LLC executing the burn with the Westchester County ... (Full Story)