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Rochester Fire Department Partners with United Diagnostic Services for Early Cancer and Cardiovascular Screening

The Rochester Fire Department is proud to announce a partnership with United Diagnostic Services (UDS) to provide early detection health screenings for all sworn fire department members. This initiative underscores the department’s continued commitment to firefighter health and wellness. The screenings will take place from...

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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Fire Chief Warns Level 4 Fire Danger, No Burning

Dry air mass and breezy conditions will combine with dead and dry fuels such...

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...

Fire Chief Completes International Professional Designation Process

ROCHESTER — (August 19, 2020) Rochester Fire Chief Mark E. Klose has successfully completed...

Juvenile Firesetter Program

In 1995 a Juvenile Firesetter’s Intervention Program was developed in response to the many...

Fire Department releases 10 Tips for Fire Safety

1. Install Smoke Detectors Working smoke detectors can alert you to a fire in your...

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Rochester NH History Podcast: How Rochester’s Carnegie Library Shaped a Community

The Rochester Public Library is a historic gem located in the heart of the...

Calling All Poets: What Does Pride Mean to You? Celebrate Through Poetry

Rochester Pride is holding a poetry contest. The theme is “What does Pride mean...

Watch: School Board – 7/10/25

Click here to watch Public Meetings are broadcast live on Comcast Channel 22 and Breezeline...

Carnival Ride Setup for Lilac Family Fun Festival to Impact Parking and Traffic Friday 7/11

The City of Rochester, in collaboration with the School Department, is preparing the grounds...