Rochester Fire & Rescue

05/31/2026

Rochester High School track & field wrapped up 2A state yesterday. Such an accomplishment it is to make it in general and you should be proud of yourselves.

Congratulations to the Rocket State Placers!

Long jump: Tristan Stanton 4th place
Khordell Gregory 5th place

Shot put: Colton Maltby 8th place

Triple jump: Tristan Stanton 6th place

Discus: Dylan DuRocher 5th place

05/30/2026

RFPD responded to a field fire on Siliskie Rd with assistance from Pawnee Fire Department and Chatham Fire Department. Pawnee Fire Department Chatham Fire Department

05/30/2026

Good Luck to the Rochester Baseball team this morning as they play for the Regional Championship in Plains!

What a battle tonight by the Rochester baseball team! The Rockets outlasted New Berlin 3-2 in an unforgettable 14-inning thriller to capture the regional semi-final!

This team never quit and showed what Rockets pride is all about.🚀⚾️

05/27/2026

With only 10 days remaining until our annual Boots vs Badges blood drive with ImpactLife, please take a moment to register and secure a time slot that aligns with your schedule, if you have not already done so.

This can be anybody in or out of the community that wants to come donate. It is not limited. RFPD as well as RPD appreciate your support.

https://login.bloodcenter.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/149088

If you are unable to donate, please share the post to reach as many people as possible. Thank you

05/25/2026

On behalf of our board and department members, we recognize and honor each and every one of you for your service, dedication to freedom, and ultimate sacrifices.

“No person was ever honored for what he received. Honor has been the reward for what he gave.” -Calvin Coolidge

05/24/2026

RFPD responded to the 7100 block of Mottar Rd for a hybrid vehicle crash and fire. There were no injuries but a lengthy on-scene time due to the vehicle type.
Thank you Sangamon County Sheriff's OfficeRochester Illinois Police DepartmentPawnee Fire Department for your assistance.
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05/24/2026

Welcome home Rochester JrHigh track team from State! 🏅
Rochester Illinois Police Department

05/23/2026

We will be escorting the JrHigh track team home from State along 29 back to the JrHigh school parking lot around 7pm if anybody wants to come out to Congratulate the team!
7th grade boys placed 2nd!
Medley brought home the State Championship!

CONGRATULATIONS! 🎉

05/23/2026

This afternoon, RFPD responded to a single-vehicle rollover accident at the 1700 block of North Walnut. The driver sustained minor injuries and was taken to the hospital to be checked out.
It is crucial to reiterate that North Walnut is a perilous winding road with loose gravel, and the 4-way intersection at Gaule Rd, where mixed with speed can lead to dangerous situations.

Thank you to Sangamon County Sheriff's Office and Medics First of Springfield Illinois for assisting.