On May 11th, 2019 the Saranac Lake Volunteer Fire Department held its 7th Annual Golf Tournament fundraiser at the Saranac Inn Golf Club. 136 golfers from all around the area came out to enjoy a cool spring day and to show their support for the Fire Department. The fundraiser was a great success and it was nice to see everyone who participated. Congratulations to team Eckert who took 1st place, ... (Full Story & Photos)

The SLVFD would like to welcome our newest members who attended their first regular department meeting on May 2nd. The SLVFD is always looking to attract new members. Members are expected to attend meetings, attend extensive training and respond to emergencies. It is a huge commitment, but for those willing to put forth the effort this is an extremely gratifying career where you can learn a new ... (Full Story & Photos)

The SLVFD held its annual elections on April 2nd 2019 and have selected it's officers for 2019-2020.

Congratulations to our new officers.

Chief, Brendan Keough

First Assistant Chief, Tim Donaldson

Second Assistant Chief, Douglas Peck

Captain, Casey Taylor

Lieutenant, Michael Knapp

Lieutenant, Dominic Fontana

Director (2 Year Term), Michael Boon elected to a new 2 year term.

Director (2 Year ... (Full Story & Photos)

We are extremely proud to introduce our new Auxiliary. Today's Adirondack Enterprise feature a photo of charter members. We will be doing a follow up, introducing them formally and providing a more in depth look at the valuable services they provide.... (Full Story & Photos)

On Friday 12/7/2018 area fire departments went "Full Griswold" decorated their trucks and paraded Santa Claus through the village of Saranac Lake where he was delivered to the Town Hall where area children anxiously awaited his arrival.

Each year the area departments compete for the best decorated fire truck. A trophy is passed around from department to department who get to hold the trophy for the ... (Full Story)

SLVFD was notified at approx. 7:30 am by Saranac Lake Police Department of a doe through the ice on Lake Flower in the narrows. It is unknown how long she had been in the water struggling to get out and back on the ice shelf. At the request of the SLPD an SLVFD officer responded to the scene to access the situation.  SLVFD notified NYSDEC of the situation who also dispatched additional rangers and ... (Full Story & Photos)

The generosity in our little town is quite moving. The Holiday Helpers organization collects presents for area children who may not otherwise have presents for Christmas. It has been doing so for many years and for the past several years the SLVFD has hosted a drop off event/toy drive in support of this great cause. The event keeps getting bigger, we are amazed at what a small community can do. ... (Full Story & Photos)

We absolutely love our community. Today is our annual toy drive scheduled to begin at 10:00am until 2:00pm... Toys are already rolling in!!!
Please take some time to bring a new unwrapped toy to the firehouse. Holiday Helpers do a great job at making sure our area children in need do not go without!!!

See you at the Firehouse.... (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)

The Saranac Lake Volunteer Fire Dept. Dive Team conducted training Sunday morning September 23 2018 on Lake Colby using their newly acquired 2008 18’ Achillies inflatable rescue boat with a 65 hp Evenrude E-Tech Tiller motor.

The acquisition of the Achilles boat was made possible thanks to the help and generosity of Rich Morin's Pro Scuba Centers formally of Glens Falls. Rich is now President ... (Full Story & Photos)