For the past several years Home Energy and the SLVFD have joined forces to deliver Santa Claus, escorted by a convoy of lighted fire trucks. Area fire departments compete for the best decorated truck. The 2018 title is currently being defended by the Duane Volunteer Fire Department. (See video/slide show below for 2018 parade)

This year “Downtown Saranac Lake” is joining forces with area organizations ... (Full Story & Photos)

A great turn out today. It is remarkable to watch our community come together to ensure area children do not go without presents at Christmas.

As in years past folks and organizations passed through SLVFD's station throughout the day dropping off donations of unwrapped presents bound for the "Holiday Helpers" where they will be distributed to families in need throughout our community.

Folks were ... (Full Story & Photos)

Good Morning Saranac Lake...

Your SLVFD is up and working... Today is the annual "Holiday Helpers" Toy Drive. Please stop in between the hours of 10:00 and 2:00 and drop off a gift of an unwrapped present for children in need.

Firefighters, Auxiliary Members, and folks from the Holiday Helpers organization will be on hand to visit... Firefighters are busy decorating the fire house for the holidays ... (Full Story & Photos)

The holiday season is upon us, and so is our desire to help our community...

Holiday helpers is a great organization that helps families in need by ensuring children have a great holiday and no child goes without presents.

We ask any and all who are able to please make a donation of an unwrapped present for a child in need.

For the past several years the SLVFD has hosted a drop off place and time ... (Full Story & Photos)

A major wind and rain event on 11/1/19 caused widespread damage to trees and power lines. As a result the SLVFD responded to over 25 storm related emergencies.

There were numerous trees down across road ways and on power lines, many of which were burning. There were multiple power lines and power poles broken by the high wind. There was wind damage to buildings and some fire alarm activations. ... (Full Story & Photos)

Lot's of fun today opening our doors to the community. Enjoy some photo's from today!!!... (Full Story & Photos)

The SLVFD is excited to open our doors to the public today. Open Saturday October 5th 10:00am-2:00pm.

Please take some time today to stop in and visit your SLVFD members.

Our equipment and station are all on display.

Fire Safety information is available, as well as cider and doughnuts...

We hope to see you!!!... (Full Story & Photos)

Recently 3 SLVFD firefighters have been actively training to expand their volunteer duties by becoming scuba divers for the SLVFD Dive Team.

Firefighters Daryl Brier, Nate Jones, and Andrea Boon have recently completed the Open Water Basic Scuba class provided by Lake City Scuba. Next the 3 new divers will begin additional training to be able to conduct underwater search, rescue, and recovery.

These ... (Full Story & Photos)

The SLVFD will host its annual open house on 10/5/2019 between the hours of 10:00am and 2:00pm.

Come and enjoy our displays and visit with the members of your SLVFD.

Displays will include

* Trucks and Firefighting Equipment
* Specialty Equipment
* Fire Safety Information

We hope to see you there!!!... (Full Story & Photos)

The SLVFD is excited to welcome back past member Garrett Krasher to active service.

Garrett left the department a few years back to successfully establish his new career and family. Garrett is now ready to reestablish his volunteer career with the SLVFD.

When asked why he joined he states "I wanted to join back up because I loved helping the community and I want to continue to do so. I am proud ... (Full Story & Photos)