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Rochester Fire Department: Burn Ban Remains in Effect Amid High Fire Danger

The Rochester Fire Department reminds residents that a burn ban remains in effect until further notice. Today, Monday, August 25, 2025, has been classified as a HIGH fire danger day. No outdoor fires are permitted within the city, including campfires or any fires covered...
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Rochester Fire Danger Downgraded to HIGH; Only Small Campfires Permitted

The Rochester Fire Department is announcing that as of August 19, 2025, the Fire Danger level has been downgraded from VERY HIGH to HIGH. ONLY contained campfires no greater than 2 feet in diameter are allowed today. These are considered Category 1 fires. Categories...

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Rochester Fire Department Announces Free Smoke Alarm Installation Program

The Rochester Fire Department, in collaboration with the American Red Cross, is pleased to...
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Library to host Fire Prevention Awareness Event with Rochester Fire Dept.

The Rochester Public Library Children's Room, in collaboration with the Rochester Fire Department, is...
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Rochester Fire Department: Fire Prevention Week is October 8-14

The Rochester Fire Department and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) — the official...
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Rochester Fire Departement to host Free Car Seat Check and Installation event on 8/26

The Rochester Fire Department is partnering with Rochester Walmart to provide a Free Car...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Fire Department responds to house fire on Old Wakefield Street

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