The City of Salem, Oregon, Fire Department is a progressive and innovative, all-hazard response agency that has been trained to mitigate emergencies involving fire, hazardous materials, and technical rescue (including rope rescue, water, confined space building collapse, and trench rescue). Emergency medical services and medical response are also a fundamental responsibility of the Salem Fire Department, and providers respond to a wide variety of medical calls, ranging from minor medical assistance to life-threatening events.
