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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...
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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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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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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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All the Silver and Gold: A Vivid Exploration of Color, Memory, and Music at Rochester MFA

The Rochester Museum of Fine Arts is pleased to announce All the Silver and Gold,...
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Rochester Opera House presents Comedian Juston McKinney on 6/14

Comedian Juston McKinney is set to perform at the Rochester Opera House on Saturday, June...
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Hope on Haven Hill Hosts Successful Community Outreach Event

Hope on Haven Hill hosted a community outreach event on Thursday, May 8, 2025, from...
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Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day Scheduled for 5/31

Household Hazardous Waste Day is scheduled for Saturday, May 31, 2025, from 8:30 AM...

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