Rochester Fire Department

Rochester Fire Department The RFD (NY) is proud to protect the life and property of our community. Safety education is key. This was accomplished primarily by fire fighting.
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The Rochester Fire Department has over 500 uniformed and non-uniformed members, who represent the ethnicity of the community as a whole. The department was established with the mission of saving lives and property. Although the mission is still the same, firefighters on the department today perform various other duties as well such as vehicle extrication, medical emergencies, high-level rescue, ha

zardous materials incidents, structural collapse, swift water rescue, and many more emergency operations. Unfortunately, we are unable to send any patches; we will not reply to any requests for a patch.

04/18/2026
On Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at approximately 12:18 pm, the Rochester Fire Department responded 1128 Lake Avenue for the r...
04/18/2026

On Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at approximately 12:18 pm, the Rochester Fire Department responded 1128 Lake Avenue for the report of a house explosion. Here are some photos from that scene.

Today’s conversations are shaping tomorrow’s leaders. 🚒Youth from around Rochester came together this afternoon for a da...
04/17/2026

Today’s conversations are shaping tomorrow’s leaders. 🚒

Youth from around Rochester came together this afternoon for a day focused on growth, responsibility, and finding their voice.

Our Deputy Chief of Community Risk Reduction, David Abdoch, joined a lineup of powerful speakers to share his journey in the fire service - connecting real-life experience to conversations around identity, self-advocacy, confidence, and community impact.

Moments like this matter. Exposure, mentorship, and honest stories help shape the next generation of leaders.

Thank you to the City of Rochester, NY, DRHS, Rochester City School District, RCSD Office of Parent Engagement, and community partners who continue creating opportunities like this.

04/14/2026
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04/14/2026

A wide view of the Lake Ave house explosion response, with multiple units on scene working to protect nearby homes and manage the incident safely.

04/14/2026

RFD firefighters at the Lake Ave house explosion continue suppression efforts as heavy smoke conditions persist. Specialized teams are assisting to ensure a safe and thorough operation.

04/14/2026

More images at the scene of the Lake Ave house explosion today. Hose lines were quickly deployed as firefighters began suppression efforts.

04/14/2026

An investigation is underway after RFD crews were dispatched to a house explosion on Lake Avenue near Augustine Street Tuesday afternoon. Command staff coordinated operations as crews continued working through heavy smoke conditions.

04/13/2026

ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Threat Tracker has a Yellow Alert for Tuesday with some gusty thunderstorms developing. Need to keep an eye to the sky for heavy rain, lightning and strong wind gusts in any storms that move through during the day. At this time, it does not appear to be a widespread severe threat...

04/13/2026

Prom season is here! 💃🤵‍♂️

Parents — be sure to set the SAFE rules for new teen drivers.

More: NHTSA.gov/teen-driving/driving-tips-prom-season

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Rochester, NY
146XX (14604=DOWNTOWN)

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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