Salem Volunteer Fire & Rescue

09/02/2026

At 6:04pm, Engine 511, Tanker 512, Rescue 510 and five of our Volunteers were dispatched in Mutual Aid for Smiths Station Fire Department, on a report of a Structure Fire in the 10000 Block of Lee Road 240.

At arrival, SSFD already had the fire under control and we assisted with manpower and overhaul.

09/01/2026

This year, the Salem Volunteer Fire & Rescue received 571 calls for service and is averaging 71 calls per month. In August, things slowed a bit to 63 calls for the month.

Here is the break down:

08/31/2026

Every Monday, at 7pm (CST) we hold a training night. Last week, we trained on the Lucas CPR Machine.

We encourage anyone interested in our volunteer program to stop by and check us out.

08/31/2026

At 8:32 pm, Engine 511, Tanker 512, Rescue 510 and 4 volunteers were dispatched to Hwy 280 and Lee Road 184 on a report of a traffic collision. At arrival, our Volunteers discovered the crash involved a single vehicle and a Wild Boar, which ran in front of the vehicle.

The #2 traffic lane (Slow Lane) was obstructed and our Volunteers established a traffic control zone. The vehicle had moderate front end damage and airbag deployment. The driver was treated on the scene, but declined medical transport.

Alabama Law Enforcement Agency handled the crash report.

AT 9:30 pm, CP Wrecker Service towed the vehicle and the traffic lanes were reopened.

08/30/2026

At 3:12 pm, Tanker 512, Rescue 510 responded to an automatic Mutual Aid call for a structure fire on Lee Road 213. First Due units reported flames coming from the carport attic. Our Volunteers assisted with overhaul and cleanup.

We are always glad to assist our partner agencies!

08/28/2026

In March, we created this page with the intent to provide information about the activities of the Volunteer at Salem Volunteer Fire & Rescue.

This week, our page exceeded 900 Followers. We are grateful that you took the time to follow us!

08/27/2026

A 8:24am, Engine 511 and two Volunteers were dispatched to the intersection of Lee Road 158 and Lee Road 183 on a report of an accident without injures with a fuel spill.

At arrival, we found a Tractor Trailer and a Pick Up truck had collided and were both leaking Fuel and Oils. Lee County, Alabama Emergency Management Agency responded and assisted with HazMat spill. There were no reported injuries.

Our Volunteers provided Traffic Control along with Lee County Sheriff's Office. Alabama Law Enforcement Agency took the crash report.

Thank you to our partners agencies for the fast response and assistance in this incident!

08/27/2026

At 6:07 pm, Engine 511, Rescue 510 and four Volunteers responded to US Hwy 280 and Lee Road 391 on a report of a crash with injuries. At arrival, two people reported injuries and were initially treated by our Volunteers. East Alabama EMS arrived and subsequently transported the injured to local hospitals. Our Volunteers managed traffic until the vehicles were towed.

Thank you to Lee County Sheriff's Office and Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, for assisting us with this incident!

08/24/2026

Happy Birthday to Volunteer Preston Britt. He has been with our Department for several years and is a tireless Volunteer!

We hope you have a wonderful day!

08/24/2026