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.
(1)

City of Rochester Social Media Disclaimer
The City of Rochester, MN endorses the secure use of social media to provide information about City services and events within the community, as well as to facilitate interaction with the community. There is no endorsement, implied or otherwise, by the City of Rochester of any fan posts, commentary, links, or photos. Writers/fans/followers are fully respon

sible for the content that they submit. Opinions expressed by the writers/fans/followers are not the opinions of the City of Rochester. Any comments submitted to the City of Rochester social media site are public records, and may be subject to disclosure pursuant to the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act. Comments are important to us and others who read these pages. The City of Rochester seeks to ensure that this page and all posted comments are appropriate for, and respectful of, the diverse population that we serve, and that this environment is inclusive and safe for, and tolerant of, all participants. Pursuant to the City of Rochester’s social media policy, the City reserves the right to hide, remove and/or delete posts that:
-contains offensive terms that target a protected class
-incites or promotes violence or illegal activities
-are threatening, harassing or discriminatory
-contains personal attacks and insults
-demonstrates support of or opposition to political campaigns and/or ballot measures
-contains unauthorized plagiarized material
-advertises or promotes a commercial product or service, or any entity or individual
-contains information that reasonably could compromise individual or public safety
-hyperlinks to material that is not directly related to the discussion
-contains private, personal information published without consent
-contains comments off-subject or out of context to the forum

05/27/2026

Engine 1 first call for service

05/27/2026

Engine 1 pushed into the station

A Pierce Impel fire engine was put into service today at Station 1 as Engine 1. This apparatus is named in honor of Moto...
05/27/2026

A Pierce Impel fire engine was put into service today at Station 1 as Engine 1. This apparatus is named in honor of Motor Operator Steven Weist. Station crews conducted the traditional push in as the vehicle was placed in the station for the first time.

Grill season is here — keep the flames on your food, not your deck. A clean grill and safe spacing make every summer mea...
05/20/2026

Grill season is here — keep the flames on your food, not your deck. A clean grill and safe spacing make every summer meal even better.

The U.S. National Weather Service (NWS) is forecasting possible severe weather in Rochester from Saturday through Monday...
05/15/2026

The U.S. National Weather Service (NWS) is forecasting possible severe weather in Rochester from Saturday through Monday. Now is a good time to make sure you’re ready.

• Turn on emergency/weather alerts on your phone
• Know that outdoor warning sirens are meant to alert people who are outside
• Have more than one way to get weather warnings
• Stay tuned to local forecasts this weekend

Stay weather aware and be prepared to take shelter if warnings are issued.

The Rochester Fire Department regrets to announce the passing of retired Motor Operator Edward “ED” Capek who passed awa...
05/09/2026

The Rochester Fire Department regrets to announce the passing of retired Motor Operator Edward “ED” Capek who passed away on April 10th. Captain Capek served the City of Rochester from May of 1989 to may of 2009. We wish his family and friends well during this difficult loss.

A celebration of Ed’s life has been scheduled to take place on May 23rd from 2pm until 5pm at the North Star Bar 503 Broadway Avenue North in Rochester.

“This job changes your life. The schedule, the method of approaching life in general. You won’t hear firefighters talking about why something can’t be done, but how it will be done” -Ed Capek

We greatly appreciate the sacrifice Ed and his family made over the 20 years he served the citizens of Rochester.

https://mackenfuneralhome.com/memorial-services/edward-s-capek/

Congratulations to Spencer Sweeney on his promotion to Battalion Chief. Spencer will be transitioning from his previous ...
04/27/2026

Congratulations to Spencer Sweeney on his promotion to Battalion Chief. Spencer will be transitioning from his previous role as Captain of Truck 42 to his new position as Battalion Chief, operating out of Fire Station 2.

Please join RFD in congratulating Motor Operator Dean Hofschulte on his retirement. Dean served all over the city and fi...
04/24/2026

Please join RFD in congratulating Motor Operator Dean Hofschulte on his retirement. Dean served all over the city and finished his career on Engine 2. His service of over 31 years was filled with easy-going humor and we wish him the best! Thank you, Dean.

04/24/2026

A fire caused significant damage to an attached garage late Thursday in northwest Rochester, according to the Rochester Fire Department (RFD). The overhead garage door collapsed on the vehicle inside the garage, RFD said. ⬇️Click the link in the comments to read more

With last week's tornado activity in our area, Rochester Emergency Management would like to remind everyone of the three...
04/23/2026

With last week's tornado activity in our area, Rochester Emergency Management would like to remind everyone of the three weather conditions that could cause the outdoor warning sirens to activate. Tornadoes are considered highly improbable today by the National Weather Service, but there is higher potential for damaging hail and winds this evening. If you hear a siren, go indoors. Everyone should monitor trusted forecasting services. And make sure weather alerts are turned on in your phone's settings!

Address

201 4th Street SE
Rochester, MN
55904

Telephone

+15073282800

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Rochester, MN Fire Dept. posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Shortcuts

Share

Category