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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...
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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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Dennis Dube is the next Fire Chief for the City of Rochester

In a letter to staff on June 23rd, City Manager Blaine Cox announced that...
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Deputy Chief of Prevention: “Sprinklers and smoke detectors save lives.”

On June 19th, the Rochester Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in...
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City of Rochester accepting applications for Fire Chief

The City of Rochester is seeking a new Fire Chief, following Mark Klose's retirement...
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Rochester Fire Chief remembers 9/11 on the 20th anniversary

September marks the 20th anniversary of 9/11 and two decades later, the memories remain...
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Red Cross offers FREE Virtual Preparedness Training

The Red Cross wants to help prepare families for emergencies. They have launched free virtual...
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Video: Rochester Fire Chief receives COVID-19 vaccination

Dozens of first responders received COVID-19 vaccines during the first couple days of operations...
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RFD Chief receives NHCFO II designation

Rochester Fire Department Chief, Mark Klose, officially received the NHCFO II designation from the...
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Governor Sununu lifts ban on burning

Due to the extreme drought conditions in early October, Governor Sununu released an emergency...
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Rochester Fire Department Closed For Non-Emergency Walk-in Services Until Further Notice

Due to an increase in COVID-19 cases in Strafford County and the City of...
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Gov. Sununu Issues Proclamation Prohibiting Open Fires and Smoking In and Near NH Woodlands

Gov. Christopher T. Sununu has issued a proclamation that bans both outdoor burning and...
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Fire Chief Warns Level 4 Fire Danger, No Burning

Dry air mass and breezy conditions will combine with dead and dry fuels such...
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Fire Chief Cautions: “No one should burn, even with a Category 1 Fire Permit”

Dry air mass and breezy conditions will combine with dead and dry fuels such...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Watch: Public Safety Committee – 4/16/25

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