Salem Volunteer Fire & Rescue

06/01/2026

Since the beginning of the year, our call volume has increased tremendously... As an example, in May 2025 our department received 53 calls for service and May 2026, we received 78 calls for service.

Below is a graph of our calls for service over the last year.

05/31/2026

At 8:23pm, Engine 511 and two Volunteers responded to the 1000 block of Lee Road 158 on a report of a fallen tree blocking the roadway. At arrival, Volunteers discovered a large tree had fallen across the roadway and was blocking 1.5 lanes. Crews using Engine 511 dragged the tree off the roadway.

05/31/2026

At 5: 39pm Engine 511, Rescue 520 and three of our Volunteers responded to the 6800 block of Lee Road 175 on a report of a roll over accident. Crawford Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. responded for mutual aid. At arrival, Volunteers discover one occupant and rendered aid until arrival of East Alabama EMS. The vehicle was towed from the accident scene and the roadway was clear by 7pm.

Thank you to Lee County Sheriff's Office and Alabama Law Enforcement Agency for responding!

05/29/2026

Thank you to Smiths Station Fire Protection District and Alabama Power for donating 15 gallons of HCT F-500 Encapsulator Agent (Fire Foam) to our Department. This Agent is blended with our Engine Water and extinguishes fires faster.

05/29/2026

At 9:40pm, Engine 511, Rescue 520 and five of our Volunteers responded to the intersection of Lee Road 145 and Lee Road 187 on a report of a crash with power lines down. At arrival, our Volunteers discovered a truck and trailer had knocked down an Alabama Power Pole, causing the power lines to block both streets. The driver had fled the scene on foot. The vehicle and its trailer were impounded by Alabama Law Enforcement Agency. Alabama Power took charge of the scene and began replacing the pole and lines.

Thank you to our partners Lee County Sheriff's Office and East Alabama EMS LLC for responding!

05/27/2026

At 3:04pm, Engine 511 and three Volunteers responded to the 5400 Block of Lee Road 175 on report of an Auto Accident with injuries. At arrival, one driver had a complaint of pain, but refused transport.

Thank you to our partner agencies, East Alabama EMS, Lee County Sheriff's Office Alabama and Alabama Law Enforcement Agency for responding!

05/27/2026

At 1:55pm, Engine 511, Brush 515 and three of our volunteers responded to the 2400 Block of Lee Road 252 on a report of a tree down. At arrival the Volunteers found a large tree completely obstructing the roadway. The volunteers, using chainsaws, where able to clear the roadway.

Again, we would like to thank Mid-South RC&D for their gracious donation to our department through the Lee County Firefighters Association that provided two new chainsaws.

05/25/2026

Remember... Slow Down and Move over for Emergency Vehicles!

Flagman CT First Responder PSA – Slow Down. Move Over. Save Lives.Every day, police, fire, EMS, tow operators, and DOT crews risk their lives helping others...

05/25/2026

Today, the Salem Volunteer Fire & Rescue honors and remembers those brave men and women that gave all for our Country!

05/23/2026

Today, one of our Volunteers met with a Children's Group and discussed fire safety. Thank you to Family Roots Nursery for arranging this.