The City of Salem Fire Department is a progressive and innovative all-hazard response agency. Our staff are trained to handle a wide range of emergencies, including:

• Fires
• Hazardous materials incidents
• Technical rescues, such as:
  
  • Rope rescue
  • Water rescue
  • Confined space rescue
  • Building collapse
  • Trench rescue

Emergency medical services are also a core responsibility of the department. We respond to a variety of medical calls, ranging from minor assistance to life-threatening emergencies.

Mission Statement

Protecting lives, property and the environment, placing safety and service above all.

Vision

The Salem Fire Department is committed to:

• Providing excellent customer service and exceeding the expectations of those we serve, both internally and externally
• Being responsive to the changing needs of the community
• Maintaining a team of highly trained and motivated professionals
• Proactively planning for the community’s future
• Being an organization that is highly respected by our peers

Core Values

• Teamwork
  
  • All members working together to achieve the mission
• Integrity
  
  • Always doing what is right for our customers and our team
  • We are committed to honest, ethical behavior and hold ourselves accountable to these values
• Excellence
  
  • Delivering service through professionalism and respect
  • Striving to be the best for our customers and team members
• Health and Safety
  
  • We believe health and safety are essential to fulfilling our mission
  • We are committed to providing quality health and safety programs to ensure operational readiness and personal well-being