@RFDPIO1

The RFD (NY) is proud to protect the life and property of our community through fire suppression, safety education, risk reduction, and all emergency needs.

 Rochester, NY
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Joined September 2014
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Rochester 5th Alarm Warehouse Fire at 280 Lyell Ave at the Old Tent City Building. July 31st, 2025. Full Gallery: puckstopperphotography.com/F… Around 10:30pm on July 31st Rochester firefighters were dispatched to the area of Dewey and Lyell for the report of smoke in the area. 1/5
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UPDATE: This was a two alarm fire. About 36 firefighters on scene. Original call said people trapped. Fire was found in a hallway on a higher floor. Residents told to shelter in place because of the heavy smoke. Couple residents evaluated at the scene, but nobody transported.
scott barstow@barstow_scott21 Jul 2025
2 alarm fire at the Lake Tower Apartments on Fulton Ave and Lake Ave. @SPECNews1ROC
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Rich Healey@r_heals1331 Jan 2025
.@RFDPIO1 says FFs had heavy fire on the 1st floor when they arrived to this building on St. Bridget’s Dr yesterday shortly before 7 PM. The people who live in the building next door were evacuated as a precaution, but no one was hurt. FFs fought the fire from the exterior…
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On Saturday night Rochester firefighters worked a 5th alarm warehouse fire on Hague St. Crews encountered heavy fire in a large warehouse that was fueled by high winds. See more at puckstopperphotography.com/F… 1/3 #Roc #FirstResponders #StructureFire #WorkingFire #BuildingFire
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Up Now! Check out our 2024 Best of Fire Scene Photography. We picked out our top 60 photos from this year and put them in a gallery for you to see. Check them out here at puckstopperphotography.com/F… 1/2
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.@RFDPIO1 #firefighters had fire in the roof and walls of a church on Ames Street earlier. @IAFF1071 @mcfw #Roc
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News10NBC@news10nbc19 Nov 2024
Crews are working to demolish a commercial building in the city after a four-alarm fire broke out last night. We're live from the scene on News10NBC TODAY at 6 and 6:30. Stream the show here: whec.com/livestream/
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@13WHAM19 Nov 2024
BREAKING: Several crews are battling a large fire at a building on Canal Street just outside of Rochester's downtown area. READ MORE: 13wham.com/news/local/crews-…
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Firefighters put out 2 alarm house fire in #RochesterNY whec.com/top-news/firefighte… @news10nbc

Firefighters put out house fire on Sterling Street

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Firefighters responded to a two-alarm house fire on Rochester’s northwest side Wednesday night.Firefighters got a call around 8 p.m. for a house on fire on Sterling Street with...

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On Sunday Rochester firefighters worked a porch fire on Weaver Street. Crews were able to make a quick knock on the fire. See more at puckstopperphotography.com/F… #Roc #Rochester #RochesterNY #RochesterNewYork #FlowerCity #RochesterFire #RochesterFireDepartment #RochesterFD
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Canandaigua Fire@IAFF209811 Aug 2024
CFD professional tech rescuers responded w/Clifton Springs FD for a female that fell down a well. Updated that there were structural issues w/the well. RFD & MC special ops were called to assist w/the structural issues. Canandaigua Professional FF’s performed the rescue @RFDPIO1
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Here tonight announcing the arrests of Tiakalya and Taquida Hendrix for the arson fire that killed 5-year old Malaki Stovall on July 29th at 1290 Portland Ave. Thank you @RFDPIO1 @ATFNewYork @USMarshalsHQ @sandra_doorley for all of your assistance.
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Just after midnight on July 5th Rochester firefighters worked a condo fire on Seneca Manor Drive. Crews found fire running up the side of the home and were able to knock the fire down before it could enter the home. See more at puckstopperphotography.com/F…
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Today is #NationalPetFireSafetyDay! Did you know pets can accidentally start fires? It's important to keep them safe. Check out these tips on home fire safety, smoke alarms, and preparing your pets for emergencies. Download the complete tip sheet here: nfpa.social/7xvj50SzTtf
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This year’s Fire Prevention Week™ theme, “Smoke alarms: make them WORK for you!™” aims to promote the vital role that smoke alarms play in home fire safety. Spread the word in your community about the importance of smoke alarms. Check out nfpa.social/IlnG50Sxmqy
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On June 25th Rochester firefighters worked 3rd alarm building fire on Child St. Crews arrived to find the building fully involved and went to a defensive operation. See more at puckstopperphotography.com/F…. 1/2
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Firefighters battled a 2 Alarm fire on Brooks last night. @NYSPFFA @IAFFofficial #Roc #Rochester
scott barstow@barstow_scott20 Jun 2024
RFD on scene of this working house fire on Brooks Ave near Maxwell Ave.
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It’s more than fires and trauma calls. Two joggers heard these calls for help, and called 911. @RFDPIO1’s Engine 7 and @RochesterNYPD responded and rescued 5 ducklings from a storm drain on Shelbourn Rd. “It always makes us feel good to help out the community.” #Roc @mcfw
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Congratulations Doug Carpenter on your retirement after over 33 years of service as a union firefighter. @NYSPFFA @IAFFofficial @CityRochesterNY #Roc #Rochester
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On March 14th Rochester firefighters worked a fire in a home on Lewis Street. Crews worked to knock down the blaze in the rear of the dwelling. See more at puckstopperphotography.com/1…. . . #Roc #Rochester #RochesterNY #RochesterNewYork #FlowerCity #Rochester #RochesterFire
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