Salem is a city of approximately 40,400 people, located 13 miles north of Boston and is bordered by Beverly, Peabody, Lynn, Swampscott and Marblehead. The Salem Fire Department operates 4 engines (3 at times, due to staffing), 1 ladder and a deputy chief out of 4 stations. A fifth station is occupied by the fire prevention bureau. Salem also has a spare engine and ladder along with a few support vehicles. E-1, L-1, C-2 run out of Headquarters at 48 Lafayette Street. E-2 runs out of Station 2 at 142 North Street, E-4 and L-2 (Spare) run out of Station 4 at 415 Essex Street, and finally E-5 runs out of Station 5 at 64 Loring Avenue. Reserve E-3 is seen at various stations around town, but is often seen at Station 5. Fire prevention operates out of former Station 6 on Fort Avenue. North Shore Ambulance Service provides ambulance service to the city.
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Engine 1 - 2005 KME Predator 1500/750 (Headquarters)
Engine 2 - 1992 Spartan/3D 1250/500 (North st. Station)
Engine 3 (Reserve) - 1988 KME 1250/500 (Former Engine 1)
Engine 4 - 1995 Pierce Dash 1250/1000 (Essex st. Station) (Roof was repainted black in 2006)
Engine 5 - 1995 Pierce Saber 1250/750 (Former Engine 1) (Lafayette st. Station)
Ladder 1 - 2000 Pierce 105’ Heavy-Duty RMA (Headquarters)
Car 2 - 2007 Ford Expedition (Headquarters)
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