04/08/2026
If you are interested in the fire service or would like to just volunteer and be a part of it, please attend our open house! We need volunteers! (and you get to wear a cool hat (helmet) too!)
The Rochester Protectives are one of the few remaining 100% Volunteer Fire Salvage Company’s.
The Rochester Protectives are one of the few remaining 100% Volunteer Fire Salvage Company’s in the U.S. We provide both fire and non-fire salvage services to the City of Rochester, NY. The Protectives provide assistance to the City of Rochester Firefighters, some of which include:
Covering or removing property
Recovering family valuables
Providing ventilation through the use of smok
04/08/2026
If you are interested in the fire service or would like to just volunteer and be a part of it, please attend our open house! We need volunteers! (and you get to wear a cool hat (helmet) too!)
04/03/2026
Member Terry Speck was honored at tonight's meeting for 50 years belonging to the Company. MCVFA Mike Marlowe present a certificate to him from FASNY and MCVFA. Congratulations Terry!
Member John McNamara was voted into membership 58 years ago on this date, Congratulations John!
03/14/2026
Had a great day at the St Patrick's Day Parade! Alittle chilly, but still a blast!
03/14/2026
We will see you tomorrow at Tops St Patrick's Day Parade!
12/31/2025
With 2025 coming to a close, let us look back at the Protectives this year!
Over 350 calls, we responded to
Over 10,000 hours of ride time
3 members graduated from firefighter 1
6 members were hired by Rochester Fire Department
There are so many new things we are looking forward to in 2026, and we cant wait to share them with you!
Everyone, have a safe and happy new year!
11/06/2025
Shout out to LT Mahnsean Boley, LT Kania Williams and LT Kalia Williams who are currently going through FF1! They have a few more weeks left till graduation. They recently had their family night where they show off some of their skills and what they have learned over the past few months!
10/31/2025
Shout out to Stitchworks Uniform & Sportswear for hooking the Protectives up with some new job shirts! Its job shirt season and these are perfect!