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Occupant Rescued from Rochester Residential Fire; Cause Under Investigation

At approximately 5:25 a.m. on Sunday, May 18, 2025, the Rochester Fire Department responded to a reported building fire at 9 Dustin Homestead. A 911 caller reported possible fire conditions inside the building, prompting the dispatch of Engine 4, Engine 3, Truck 6, and...

Assistant Chief Mike George promoted to Rochester Fire Chief effective 3/16

On Wednesday, March 12, City Manager Katie Ambrose announced that Mike George will be promoted to the position of Fire Chief for the City of Rochester, effective March 16, 2025. "Mike is incredibly dedicated and is a well-respected leader both within the organization and throughout...

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Volunteers install 179 free smoke alarms for local families during Sound the Alarm event

Last weekend, 60 American Red Cross of Northern New England volunteers installed 179 free...

Fire Department responds to building fire at 35 Pine Street, no reported injuries

On Friday, April 7, 2023, at 4:07 PM the Rochester Fire Department was dispatched...

Fire Department partners with Red Cross for ‘Sound The Alarm’ event on 4/15

The Rochester Fire Department (RFD) is partnering with the American Red Cross for 'Sound...

Sergeant Benjamin to participate in Battle of the Badges Hockey Championship

The Rochester Police Department encourages the public to support the 15th annual Battle of...

Fire Department investigating Building Fire at 54 Tonka Street, occupants evacuated safely

At 5:06 am on Monday, March 13th, Rochester Public Safety Dispatch received a report...

Fire Department responds to house fire on Old Wakefield Street

On February 28, 2023, the Rochester Fire Department responded to a report of a...

Fire Department responds to building fire at 168 Four Rod Road

On Sunday, February 5 at 10:09 am, the Rochester Fire Department was dispatched to...

Fire Department partners with Red Cross for ‘Sound The Alarm’ event

The Rochester Fire Department (RFD) is partnering with the American Red Cross for 'Sound...

Fire Fighters respond to structure fire at 208 Old Dover Road

On Sunday, January 22 at 1:26 PM, the Rochester Fire Department was dispatched to...

Fire Department responds to apartment fire on North Main Street, cause under investigation

On Saturday, December 3rd at 8:23 AM, Rochester Fire Department was dispatched to 132...

Early morning fire breaks out at Waste Management, no injuries reported

At 4:52am on October 28th, the Rochester Fire Department responded to a fire at...

Fire Prevention Week planned for October 9-15

The Rochester Fire Department is pleased to announce that October 9-15, 2022 is Fire...

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