Salem Volunteer Fire Department

05/28/2026

Thank you to Siddons-Martin for bringing a truck for us to look at tonight. This is a fine example of the type of apparatus we are looking to build through the grant Salem will be receiving. This piece of equipment will tremendously help us to better serve our community. A percentage of the truck will be paid by Salem VFD and with that being said any donations would be greatly appreciated. Attached is a link to our Pay Pal if anyone would like to donate.

https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/L7U6BZRAT288G

05/25/2026

Tonight at around 7:40pm Salem VFD assisted Brenham Fire Department with a structure fire on Jefferies st. Units arrived to find smoke showing from the attic. Salem Firefights assisted with salvage and overhaul by protecting valuables from further damage. All Salem VFD units cleared the scene by around 8:45pm. Other agencies on scene were Meyersville Volunteer Fire Department, Chappell Hill Vol. Fire Dept., Brenham Police Department, Washington County EMS, and Texas Department of Public Safety units.
🚨Please remember to slow down and move over to keep our first responders safe🚨

05/22/2026

We would like to thank Metro Fire Apparatus for taking the time to show us one of their apparatus! It was very helpful as we begin planning for the fire truck we hope to purchase with the grant we recently received.

05/17/2026

Great news for Salem VFD. On Friday the 15th we a grant for a large brush truck from the Texas A&M forest service. This grant is for $265,000 dollars with a 5% price match from SVFD. We are excited to build this truck for our community. We have not received a truck grant since 2012 when we built our 3000 gallon tender. Now more than ever we are in need of donations to help with our part of the cost.

05/11/2026

Severe weather warning have been issued for our area. Please be prepared and alert to any additional warning issued.

05/09/2026

Salem VFD sends Many thanks to professional driver Joe Williams for helping coordinate the delivery with the amazing staff at Sealy 7036 for another donation of water. Also a special shout out to DDM Pipe and Steel for using their forklift to come help unload the trailer. Friday was a great day receiving donations from several businesses.

05/09/2026

A special THANK YOU! To Germania Insurance in Brenham for donating a commercial ice maker to our department. Not only did they give us one but gave one to Meyersville VFD and Salem VFD as well! We really appreciate your support!

05/09/2026

Salem VFD received a wonderful donation today. A big thank you to Germania Insurance for donating a slightly used ice maker to us. This will greatly benefit our firefighters this summer ensuring we have ice in the coolers on the truck to keep us cool and hydrated. Community support like this is what helps keep us able to continue our service to our community.

05/07/2026

04/18/2026