Rochester, MN Fire Dept.

Rochester, MN Fire Dept. The Rochester Fire Department proudly serves the City of Rochester with a full time professional staff of 109 serving out of 5 Fire Stations and City Hall.
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08/14/2026

Stay Informed Before Emergencies Happen

The fastest way to stay safe during an emergency is to receive accurate information quickly.

Do you know where emergency alerts come from?

Important information may be shared through:

• Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) on your phone.
• NOAA Weather Radio.
• Local news and radio stations.
• Rochester Emergency Management social media channels.
• Community notification systems.

Take a few minutes today to ensure emergency alerts are enabled on your phone and discuss with your family how you will receive information if severe weather or another emergency affects our community.

08/10/2026

August is National Emergency Management Awareness Month.

To recognize the work of our local emergency managers, the dome lights at City Hall will be illuminated green on Friday August 14. The color green symbolizes stability in the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Lifeline system, which the team uses to monitor conditions before, during and after a complex incident or disaster. When green, each of the Lifelines are functioning properly and not currently impacted.

Learn more at: https://www.rochestermn.gov/news/posts/celebrate-national-emergency-management-month/

A home fire can spread in minutes. Know your exits, know your meeting spot, and practice until everyone’s got it down. A...
08/10/2026

A home fire can spread in minutes. Know your exits, know your meeting spot, and practice until everyone’s got it down. A solid escape plan will turn panic into action.

Please join RFD in congratulating Motor Operator Brian Buss on his retirement. Brian served for years on Engine 4, Truck...
08/05/2026

Please join RFD in congratulating Motor Operator Brian Buss on his retirement. Brian served for years on Engine 4, Truck 42, and finished his career on Engine 5. His service of 27 years was filled with hard work and helping his fellow firefighters, we wish him the best! Thank you Brian.

RFD participated in active threat training at Century High School yesterday with a variety of agencies, including City ...
08/04/2026

RFD participated in active threat training at Century High School yesterday with a variety of agencies, including City and Olmsted County Emergency Management divisions, City of Rochester, MN Police Department, Olmsted County Sheriff's Office, Salt & Light Partners, Mayo Clinic Ambulance, Rochester Public Schools, and many others. Smaller training sessions around similar incidents continue through Wednesday. 

Thank you to our local media partners for helping share information with the community and supporting public awareness throughout the exercise:
https://www.kaaltv.com/news/olmsted-county-rochester-agencies-hold-active-threat-training-at-century-high-school/

https://www.kimt.com/news/active-threat-training-underway-at-century-high-school/article_314c9edc-88c8-4fe6-a886-f8ee7abbdd68.html

https://www.postbulletin.com/news/local/active-shooter-training-in-rochester-looks-beyond-immediate-threat

https://www.kttc.com/2026/08/04/century-high-school-hosts-multi-agency-active-threat-training-exercise/

It's never a bad idea to prepare for the worst, especially when it can save lives. That's exactly what happened on Monday when Olmsted County and Rochester agencies headed to Century High School to conduct an active threat training.

08/04/2026

What Does Emergency Management Actually Do?

Most emergencies don't begin when sirens sound—they begin months or years earlier through planning, training, and partnerships.

Rochester Emergency Management works year-round with fire, police, public works, healthcare partners, schools, and local organizations to prepare for severe weather, hazardous materials incidents, public safety events, and other emergencies.

Emergency management isn't just response—it's mitigation, preparedness, recovery, and building a stronger community before disasters happen.

This August, join us in recognizing National Emergency Management Awareness Month and learn more about the work happening behind the scenes to keep Rochester prepared.

RFD responded to a residential structure fire this evening in SW Rochester. Crews arrived to significant smoke and flame...
07/30/2026

RFD responded to a residential structure fire this evening in SW Rochester. Crews arrived to significant smoke and flames showing from an attached garage and the eaves of the home. Crews deployed multiple hoselines and an aerial ladder to extinguish the fire. No injuries were reported.

07/24/2026

The Rochester Fire Department conducted a water rescue of a driver reported to be in the Zumbro River.

07/05/2026

Garage fire on July 4th damages Rochester home

Are your emergency alerts turned on?Emergency alerts can provide critical information during severe weather and other em...
07/01/2026

Are your emergency alerts turned on?

Emergency alerts can provide critical information during severe weather and other emergencies. Take a moment to check your phone settings and stay informed when it matters most.

Stay safe. Stay alert.

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