04/18/2026
Rochester Fire Department
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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.
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
04/18/2026
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.
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
04/14/2026
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.
04/14/2026
Rochester is now in its fifth week of a statewide burn ban to reduce the risk of wildfires at the beginning of the season.
https://www.rochesterfirst.com/fire-department/burn-ban-halfway-through-as-fire-risk-lingers-in-rochester/
04/13/2026
Yellow Alert Tuesday: Windy and warm weather with a strong to severe threat Tuesday 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
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| Monday | 8am - 5pm |
| Tuesday | 8am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | 8am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 8am - 5pm |
| Friday | 8am - 5pm |