Salem Professional Fire Fighters Local 314

05/03/2026

On September 13, 2024, Captain Larry Dean passed away in Salem, Oregon, following a courageous battle with occupational cancer after 30 years of dedicated service.

This weekend, he is being honored at the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial in Emmitsburg, Maryland, a tribute to a life spent and . 🫡

05/03/2026

Would like to thank all those in attendance last night as we honored are first ever Emeritus Presidents Pat West and Bob Livingston and celebrated the careers of Chuck Hanson, Ray Murray, and Kyle Amsberry. All of the honored have been dedicated to and we thank you.

01/28/2026

Salem City Council voted unanimously to add four full-time ambulance medic positions to adjust a record-breaking number of emergency calls. See link below ⬇️ bit.ly/4rklEPJ

01/14/2026

Congratulations to our 9 newest brothers and sisters. Our Medic and Prevention team is growing and ready to serve.

12/23/2025

Thank you Marion County, Oregon District Attorney Paige Clarkson for your support! “Common sense standards should exist for those that serve on key community boards – especially those with direct impact on our public safety professionals who risk their lives every day in service to our community. While I acknowledge there are certainly appropriate ways for those who have completed their full sentences and displayed honest rehabilitation to give back in our County, this is not one of them. Our police and fire professionals have a right to expect better from city leadership.” - DA Clarkson 12/23/25

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12/23/2025

Five Salem City Councilors (Councilors Irvin Brown, Linda Nishioka, Vanessa Nordyke, Mai Vang, and Micki Varney) created a credibility crisis by appointing and then reappointing a convicted aggravated murderer to both the Community Police Review Board, and the Civil Service Commission, which governs how fire service employees are hired, promoted, or disciplined!

Reach out to your ELECTED City Councilor and let them know how you feel!

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Five Salem City Councilors Made a Mess and Undermined Community Safety Tell them to Support their Public Safety Professionals and Clean up this Mess LEARN MORE Contact Your Councilor The Mess That Was CreatedFive Salem city councilors (Councilors Irvin Brown, Linda Nishioka, Vanessa Nordyke, Mai Van...

12/05/2025

Your chance to help local kids in need. Swing by South Salem Fred Meyer on Dec 6th between 8:00am and 4:00pm to donate to our toy drive.

11/16/2025

Check out this article from Statesman Journal:

Salem firefighter spearheads project to protect first responder health

https://www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/local/2025/11/15/salem-firefighters-project-protects-emergency-responder-well-being/87215842007/

11/11/2025

🔥 Lung cancer is one of the deadliest cancers in the world – and fire fighters face an increased risk.

This , talk to your doctor about screening. Early detection saves lives.

10/27/2025

Salem Fire Chief David Gerboth provided Salem city councilors with an overview of the Salem Fire Department on Monday night during a council work session. Gerboth updated councilors on the status of the department’s new ambulance service, and also discussed the fact that as call volumes continue t...

10/22/2025

It's not too late to Fill The Boot. We're at the corner of Commercial and Trade streets collecting money for Muscular Dystrophy.