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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...

Rochester Honors Fire Chief Dennis Dube for 27 Years of Service Ahead of Retirement on 3/15

On Tuesday, March 4, during the City Council meeting, Deputy Mayor Don Hamann and City Manager Katie Ambrose presented Rochester Fire Chief Dennis Dube with a Certificate of Exemplary Service to recognize his dedication to the City of Rochester and to celebrate his retirement,...

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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...

Fire Department introduces two risk reduction programs to help residents

The Rochester Fire Department is pleased to announce two risk reduction programs that aim...

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William Evans Trust Donates $10,000 to Support Spaulding High School Students Facing Food Insecurity

The Rochester School District is proud to announce a generous $10,000 donation from the...

City Manager Katie Ambrose Presents FY 2026 Budget, Announces Retreat Schedule

On April 15, 2025, City Manager Katie Ambrose presented the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026...

Rochester Police Department to host Drug Take Back Day on 4/26

On Saturday, April 26, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, the Rochester Police Department...

Watch: Public Safety Committee – 4/16/25

Click here to watch Click here for a link to the agenda Public Meetings are broadcast...