On Wednesday 6/2 at approximately 7:10pm the SLVFD responded to a small wild land fire on County Route 18 (McMaster Road) in the town of Harrietstown. 19 members responded and used 1500 gallons of water to extinguish the fire. Brush Truck 148 was supplied by Tanker 145. There were no injuries or damage to any structures.

Here are a few photographs from the scene for you to enjoy.
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John A. Vallini, 71, known as "Doc" to many, died at his residence surrounded by many caring friends on May 15, 2021.

Born on March 9, 1950 in Flatbush Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of John and Marie (Emilio) Vallini. His parents predeceased him.

John graduated from Brooklyn Polytechnic Institute with a degree in chemistry and began his graduate studies in Polymer Chemistry at the University of Connecticut ... (Full Story & Photos)

Remember dodge ball in school? That wonderfully fun game where you throw balls at each other. Try doing it with heavy firefighter gear on while breathing compressed air through a face mask. We would be lying if we said it wasn't fun and we didn't have a good time, but our "why" we did it was quite different.

It is really all about learning the limits of our air supply that we carry into a burning ... (Full Story & Photos)

The SLVFD held its annual elections on April 6th 2021 and have selected it's officers for 2021-2022.

Congratulations to our new officers.

Chief, Brendan Keough

First Assistant Chief, Tim Donaldson

Second Assistant Chief, Douglas Peck

Captain, Michael Knapp

Lieutenant, Dominic Fontana

Lieutenant, Daryl Brier

Director (2 Year Term), Michael Boon elected to a new 2 year term.

Director (2 Year ... (Full Story & Photos)

Although many people believe ice is safe after a cold snap and even though they may see some animals on the ice and the snow covering it. We at the Saranac Lake Volunteer Fire Department believe that "NO ICE IS SAFE ICE".

Ice forms under many conditions. The cold air creates cold surface water, and at a given point the surface water begins to freeze. The type of ice is determined by many factors ... (Full Story & Photos)

The SLVFD would like to welcome our newest probationary member, Brady Stewart.

Brady is a lifelong resident of Saranac Lake with the exception of 2 years between the ages of 16 and 18 when he lived in Saint Regis Falls.

It was during his time in Saint Regis Falls that he served as a “RAM” member with the Saint Regis Falls Volunteer Fire Department. “RAM” members are young members between the ... (Full Story & Photos)

The SLVFD recently welcomed 2 new probationary members. We would like to welcome Cassitty Rose and Cory Spencer-Culver. Both Cassitty and Cory will complete a six month probationary period. During that period they will, train and respond to actual emergencies. New firefighters must complete initial training which includes NYS Basic Exterior Firefighting Operations "BEFO" and they may elect to ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Friday December 4th and Saturday December 5th the SLVFD had the privilege of escorting Santa through the streets of Saranac Lake.

In past years this has been done on one night and Santa has a much larger procession that has become an annual competition between the area fire departments and recently local business's, etc. for the best decorated truck in the parade. Over the last few years the ... (Full Story & Photos)

For the past several years the SLVFD has hosted a drop off day for the holiday helpers. As part of the tradition we also decorate the fire house on this day and the drop serves as a fun community event to contribute and visit with the firefighters on sight who are decorating and accepting the holiday gifts. In light of COVID safety the event was a little different this year but the show did go on.

One ... (Full Story & Photos)

Fred Rogers is often famously quoted as saying,

“When I was a boy and I would see scary things, my mother would say to me, Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping”

The months that we have been in this pandemic could certainly be considered as scary to some.

During times of trouble we reach out to those willing to help. Your SLVFD consists of dedicated volunteers from ... (Full Story & Photos)