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"SLVFD Responds Mutual Aid to Lake Placid "Gap" Fire"

SLVFD Director Mike Boon observes from an 11th story window as Chief Brendan Keough instructs Captain Shawn White on how to operate and position the ladder.

SLVFD Trains on Ladder 144 APRIL 19 - SLVFD members spent Thursday evening training on the new Ladder 144. Training included hands on practice for those members who may be tasked with operating the ladder from either the turntable or from within the bucket. Practice included positioning the ladder at some of the more difficult buildings where it may have to be deployed in a real emergency someday. SLVFD members spend a significant ... (Full Story & Photos)

SLVFD Elects 121st Slate of Officers APRIL 03 - In a tradition as old as the fire department itself, the active members of the Saranac Lake Volunteer Fire Department have dutifully nominated and selected their 2012-2013 officers by secret ballot. We are very proud of the hard work and dedication required by our members who qualify for these positions. The safety of our community and the well being of our department depends on their dedication, ... (Full Story & Photos)

L-R First Assistant Chief Casey Taylor, Steven Sweet, Ryan Siddell, and Fire Prevention Officer Damon Jacobs

Our Members On The Move "2 Graduate From Firefighter 1" APRIL 02 - SLVFD members Ryan Siddell and Steven Sweet graduated from the New York State Firefighter 1 course offered at the Westville fire station. The class ran from February 2, 2012 until March 31, 2012. This condensed schedule required a lot of dedication and will power. The course normally takes 3 or 4 months and in this case they completed all of the require modules in only 2 months. The "Firefighter ... (Full Story & Photos)

Future Firefighter MARCH 18 - On a recent fire call in this young mans neighborhood, young Zack donned his own personal protective gear to watch the SLVFD in action. Firefighters noticed Zack watching in his gear when leaving and stopped for the photo opportunity. We eagerly await Zacks membership application in about 15 years...... (Full Story & Photos)

SLVFD Fire Prevention Officer Damon Jacobs poses with Zack on the Bumper of Engine 141

Assistant Chief Andy McGill leads a contingent of SLVFD members in full dress uniform down Broadway. Memorial Day 2011

Member Spotlight "Andy McGill" FEBRUARY 10 - In an effort to introduce the community to our members, we will periodically spotlight a different member. It is our privilege to introduce Andrew J McGill. Andy currently serves as the 2nd Assistant Chief of the SLVFD. He is currently the President of the Franklin County Fire Advisory Board and serves as an Investigator on the Franklin County Cause and Origin Determination Team. Andy is also ... (Full Story & Photos)

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Adirondack Daily Enterprise "Year of the Floods"

Contributed by Village of Saranac Lake Mayor Clyde Rabideau In Response to Major Flooding Incident April/May 2011
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