News and Events

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02/01/10  On Friday, January 15, 2010, at 11:30a.m., employees of the City of Rochester Fire Department (RFD) unveiled and presented to Fire Chief John Caufield, in the presence of Mayor Robert Duffy, a newly redesigned RFD flag.  The flag, which will be flown by the City of Rochester, RFD fire trucks and in RFD ceremonies, is the result of a yearlong process that came to fruition because of the tenacity, generosity and hard work of those involved in the project. To read more click here. 

01/28/10   Engine 10 responded to fill in at North Greece FD Company 2 at Latta and Mount Read, while N.G.F.D. had a working fire at 3 Tree Line Drive. 

01/27/10  Quint and Midi 6, Engine 17, Quint and Midi 7, Truck 2(R.I.C.), Rescue 11, Battalion 1, Car 99, The Deputy Chief and Protectives responded for a structure fire at 288 Roycroft Drive. Quint 6 was on location with smoke and flames from the 1 story block structure. Engine 16 also responded and the fire was under control in 25 minutes. For photos and audio, click here. 

01/24/10  The Monroe County Department of Public Health utilizes the volunteers of the Rochester City CERT teams again. A mass vaccination clinic was held at the Blue Cross Arena on Jan. 18, 2010. There were changes to how CERT deploys at this event. Members were put to the test while  assisting the county at this large, single location event with multiple teams deployed. Team leaders were placed in charge of different areas, handling reservations, keeping a log of how teams deployed, and being responsible for their own members. Once all teams were deployed, CERT members were divided up by The Monroe County Department of Public Health. Team leaders issued those deployments, and team leaders kept in communication with one another to ensure task completion. One CERT Team leader was chosen to serve as the Blue Cross Arena Incident Commander. CERT once again accomplished this entire task and did a commendable job. Click here to see the news release.  

The next CERT Meeting is Tuesday, Feb 2nd at 7 PM at Aquinas.  Either in the Band Room or the Basilian Room. 

01/17/10  There will be a “Neighbors In Motion Rooting Out Drugs” (NIMROD) meeting Monday, January 18^th, 6:30PM, at Grace Methodist Church. All Maplewood neighbors are asked to attend.

01/14/10  Engine 10, Truck 2, Engine 5, Quint and Midi 6(R.I.C.), Rescue 11, Car 99, Battalion 2, The Deputy Chief and Protectives responded for a fire in the laundromat at 562 Lake Ave. Engine 5 reported smoke from the structure. Truck 10 was special called to the scene and a second alarm was then requested, adding Engines 13 and 17. Engine 8 was also special called to the scene. An exterior attack was ordered and the fire took about 2 1/2 hours to control. The Red Cross is assisting the residents of the attached apartments. Click here, here and here for more info, photos & video.

01/06/10  Engine 10 and Truck 2 responded mutual aid to the Ridge Road fire district for a working fire at 14 Golfshire Drive. Truck 2 filled in at RRFD's fire house, while Engine 10 responded to the scene as the R.I.C. The fire was under control in 27 minutes. For audio & video, click here.

01/01/10  Quint and Midi 6, Engine 16, Truck 2, Engine 17(R.I.C.), Rescue 11, Battalion 1, Car 99, The Deputy Chief and Protectives responded for a house fire at 80 Strong St. Engine 16 was on location with heavy fire from the rear. Engine 5 was initially sent to fill in at Quint 6's quarters, but was then special called into the fire scene. The officer of Engine 17 had command until Battalion 1's arrival and the fire was under control in about 48 minutes. For audio and photos, click here.

01/01/10  The members of Engine 10, Truck 2 & "F.I." would like to wish everyone a healthy, happy & prosperous new year.