05/20/13  The members of Dewey and Ridgeway would like to welcome FF. Ed Erbland to Truck 2 Group 2, and wish FF. Jeff Krywy good luck in his new assignment. We would also like to welcome FF. Marcus Patterson(Engine 10 Group 1), FF. Cory Bradley-Phillips(Truck 2 Group 1), FF. Dan Caufield(Truck 2 Group 2) and FF. Jason Schneeberger(Engine 10 Group 3), and congratulate them on graduating from the fire academy. They will be assigned to Dewey and Ridgeway on a temporary basis while completing their probationary period.

05/19/13  Engine 2, Engine 16, Truck 6, Engine 13(R.I.C.), Truck 2, Rescue 11, Car 99, Battalion 1, The Deputy Chief and Protectives responded to 1264 North Clinton Av for a reported structure fire with the possibility of people trapped. Engine 16 was on location with smoke showing from the second floor of a 2 story wood frame apartment building. Command confirmed a working fire and requested the next due engine company to stage, bringing Engine 17. No one was found to be trapped and the fire was under control in 24 minutes.

05/17/13  Engine 3, Engine 5, Truck 2, Truck 5, Engine 10(R.I.C.), Rescue 11, Car 99, Battalion 2, The Deputy Chief and Protectives responded to 13 Planet St for a reported house fire. Engine 3 was on location with smoke showing from a 2 story wood frame dwelling. Command confirmed a working fire, and it was under control in 18 minutes.

05/17/13  Engine 7, Truck 5, Engine 5, Truck 3, Engine 3(R.I.C.), Engine 10(in place of Rescue 11) and Battalion 2 responded to 43 Post Av for a reported structure fire. Truck 5 was on location with smoke in the area, then further reported a working fire in a vacant 2 1/2 story wood frame dwelling. Engine 17 responded as an extra company and The Deputy Chief responded when cleared from another working fire on Flower St. Due to the 2 fires at one time, several companies from the Monroe County Fire Bureau responded to fill in at city firehouses. 2 firefighters suffered injuries at the Post Av fire, and it was under control in 38 minutes.

05/12/13  Engine 2, Engine 16, Truck 2, Engine 17(R.I.C.), Truck 10, Rescue 11, Car 99, Battalion 1, The Deputy Chief and Protectives responded to 30 Dunn St for a reported house fire. While en route, companies were advised of a person possibly trapped. Engine 2 was on location with smoke showing from a 1 story wood frame dwelling. Command confirmed a basement fire with a person trapped and requested an extra company, bringing Engine 10 to the scene. 1 person was rescued from the structure and the fire was under control in approximately 20 minutes. Engine 3 filled in at Dewey and Ridgeway and Truck 4 filled in at the Hudson Av firehouse.

05/07/13  Engine 10, Engine 13, Rescue 11, Car 99 and Battalion 2 responded to 250 Maple St for a reported MVA with a vehicle rolled over and people trapped. Engine 13 and Car 99 were on location confirming a 2 car MVA with 2 patients trapped in one of the vehicles, one being under the vehicle. Command requested another company to assist, with Truck 10 responding. Both patients were extricated within 34 minutes of the initial dispatch. For a news story with video from WHEC TV Channel 10, click here.

05/06/13  Engine 19 responded to the area of 350 Boxart St, south of Turning Point Park, for a reported large brush fire. They were on location confirming a large brush fire on the side of the river gorge below 367 Burley Rd and requested extra companies to assist due to the nature of the terrain and difficulty of access to the burning area. Engine 10, Truck 2, Engine 13, Engine 3, Rescue 11, Car 99, Battalion 1 and the Deputy Chief responded. Command reported approximately 5 acres burning and the fire was under control in 2 hours and 55 minutes. Engine 16 filled in at Dewey and Ridgeway and The Barnard Fire Department filled in at Engine 19's quarters on Lake Av. The US Coast Guard also responded up river to assist if needed and Rural Metro Ambulance responded to stand by and assist with rehab. 

05/02/13  Engine 16 responded to Rochester General Hospital for an automatic fire alarm activated. While en route, they were advised security was reporting a fire in the autoclave area near the loading docks. Engine 9, Truck 6, Engine 10(R.I.C.), Truck 4, Rescue 11, Car 99 and Battalion 1 responded to fill out the assignment. Engine 16 was on location reporting a fire in a dumpster inside the loading dock area of the complex. Command confirmed the fire contained to the dumpster and handled with the first in companies. The fire was under control in 54 minutes. 

05/01/13  Engine 10, Truck 2, Engine 2, Engine 5(R.I.C.), Truck 10, Rescue 11, Car 99, Battalion 2, The Deputy Chief and Protectives responded to 871 Lake Av for reports of trash that was set on fire and was extending to a house. Engine 10 was on location reporting a working fire in a large 2 1/2 story wood frame dwelling, and further reported an exposure problem with a structure next door. Command requested an extra engine company, bringing Engine 13 to the scene. Command then requested to fill out a second alarm. Engine 16 and Truck 6 responded. Engine 12 filled in at Dewey and Ridgeway, Engine 17 filled in at the Hudson Av firehouse and Truck 5 filled in at Broad and Allen. The fire was under control in 30 minutes. 

04/29/13  Truck 5, Engine 5, Engine 3, Truck 2, Engine 13(R.I.C.), Rescue 11, Car 99, Battalion 2, The Deputy Chief and Protectives responded to 95 McArdle St for a possible house fire. Truck 5 was on location with light smoke from the front of a 1 1/2 story wood frame dwelling. Command declared a working fire and it was under control in about 20 minutes. The Red Cross is assisting the residents.

04/28/13  Engine 10, Truck 2, Engine 5, Truck 10, Engine 2(R.I.C.), Rescue 11, Car 99, Battalion 2, The Deputy Chief and Protectives responded to 152 Birr St for a possible house fire. Engine 10 was on location with a working fire in a 2 1/2 story wood frame dwelling. Command requested another company to the scene, bringing Engine 13 to assume R.I.C. duties. Engine 16 filled in at Dewey and Ridgeway and Truck 4 filled in at Broad and Allen.The fire was under control in 26 minutes.

04/28/13  Engine 19, Engine 10, Truck 2, Engine 2(R.I.C.), Truck 6, Rescue 11, Car 99, Battalion 1, The Deputy Chief and Protectives responded to 141 Weston Rd for a reported house fire. Engine 19 was on location with smoke and flames from the first floor of a 2 1/2 story wood frame dwelling. Command declared a working fire and requested an extra engine company to the scene. Engine 16 responded. The Barnard Fire District filled in at Engine 19's quarters on Lake Av, Engine 13 filled in at Dewey and Ridgeway and Engine 12 filled in at the Hudson Av firehouse. The fire was under control in 31 minutes. For photos from Monroe County Fire Wire, click here.

04/27/13  Engine 2, Engine 16, Truck 6, Engine 10(R.I.C.), Truck 2, Rescue 11, Car 99, Battalion 1, The Deputy Chief and Protectives responded to 461 Hollenbeck St for a reported house fire. Engine 2 was on location with an attic fire in a 2 1/2 story wood frame dwelling. Command confirmed a working fire, and it was under control in about 20 minutes.

04/24/13  Engine 3, Engine 10, Truck 2, Engine 13(R.I.C.), Truck 10, Rescue 11, Car 99, Battalion 2, The Deputy Chief and Protectives responded to 214 Glenwood Av for several reports of a house fire. Engine 3 was on location with heavy fire from a vacant 2 1/2 story wood frame dwelling. Due to the large volume of fire, command ordered an exterior attack. Engine 16 filled in at Dewey and Ridgeway and Truck 5 filled in at Broad and Allen. The fire was under control in 1 hour and 2 minutes. 

04/22/13  Engine 2, Engine 16, Truck 6, Engine 17(R.I.C.), Truck 2, Rescue 11, Car 99, Battalion 1, The Deputy Chief and Protectives responded to 64 Ketchum St for a possible house fire. Engine 2 was on location with light smoke showing from the rear of a 1 1/2 story wood frame dwelling. Command confirmed a working fire and Engine 13 filled in at the Hudson Av firehouse. The fire was under control in 13 minutes. 

04/22/13  Today starts the annual fire hydrant testing for The Rochester Fire Department. There are more than 7500 hydrants in the city and testing all of them takes about a month. Your neighborhood firefighters will be making sure each hydrant works properly and the procedure should not cause any problems with domestic water supply.

04/14/13  Engine 16 responded to 1271 North St for a reported 2 car MVA. While en route, they were advised of the possibility of people trapped. Engine 10, Rescue 11, Car 99 and Battalion 1 responded to assist. Engine 16 was on location confirming a 2 car MVA and 2 patients trapped. Both were extricated within 24 minutes. 

04/13/13  While parked at the scene of an EMS call in the 1000 block of Dewey Av, Engine 10's apparatus was struck by an out of control vehicle. None of the crew were on board at the time and were not injured. The crew of Engine 10, along with the on scene ambulance, started EMS on the unconscious driver. It was discovered during treatment the patient was the victim of an assault a few blocks away with serious injuries, passed out and lost control of his vehicle. Another ambulance was sent to the scene and the patient was quickly transported to the hospital. Engine 10 returned to service after the investigation and will be operating with a spare engine until their apparatus can be inspected and repaired. For a news story from YNN Rochester, click here.

04/10/13  Engine 2, Engine 16, Truck 6, Engine 10(R.I.C.), Truck 2, Rescue 11, Car 99, Battalion 1, The Deputy Chief and Protectives responded to 237 Remington St for a reported house fire with possibly children trapped. Engine 2 was on location with heavy fire from a 1 1/2 story wood frame dwelling. Command requested an extra company to the scene. Engine 17 responded and assumed R.I.C. duties from Engine 10. Engine 13 filled in at the Hudson Av firehouse and Truck 5 filled in at Dewey and Ridgeway. The fire was under control in 20 minutes and everyone was found to be safely out of the structure. The Red Cross is assisting the residents. 

04/10/13  Engine 2, Engine 16, Truck 6, Engine 17(R.I.C.), Truck 2, Rescue 11, Car 99, Battalion 1, The Deputy Chief and Protectives responded to 146 Weyl St for a reported house fire with a person possibly trapped. While en route, companies were advised that a person had been rescued from a window by passing RG&E employees. Engine 16 was on location with smoke showing from the first and second floor of a large 2 1/2 story wood frame dwelling. Engine 10 filled in at Engine 2's quarters on North Clinton Av and the fire was under control in 20 minutes.

04/05/13  Engine 5, Engine 3, Truck 10, Engine 13(R.I.C.), Truck 2, Rescue 11, Car 99, Battalion 2, The Deputy Chief and Protectives responded to 62 Sterling St for a reported house fire. Engine 5 was on location with nothing showing from a 1 1/2 story wood frame dwelling, then further reported a working fire. The fire was under control in 14 minutes.

04/01/13  Engine 2, Engine 16, Truck 6, Engine 10(R.I.C.), Truck 2, Rescue 11, Car 99 and Battalion 1 responded to 492 Remington St for a reported car fire spreading to a house. Engine 2 was on location with a vehicle fully involved and extension to a 1 story wood frame dwelling. Damage was confined to the outside of the structure and the fire was under control in 13 minutes.

03/26/13  The members of Dewey and Ridgeway would like congratulate Deputy Chief William Curran on being permanently promoted to Executive Deputy Chief (Car 2). Chief Curran will be sworn in officially on Monday April 1st, 2013.

03/25/13  April 1st at 6pm, the "Voice of the Citizen" sessions will return to the Edgerton Community Center on Backus St, the closest for Maplewood, Charlotte & Edgerton neighborhoods. If you are unable to attend, you can fill out the on line survey by clicking here, or by calling 311. For the rest of the scheduled meeting around the city, click here.

03/25/13  Engine 3, Engine 10, Truck 2, Engine 12(R.I.C.), Truck 3, Rescue 11 and Battalion 1 responded to 375 Curlew St for reports of a trash can on fire, with the fire extending to a garage. Engine 3 was on location confirming a trash can burning with extension to the structure. Engine 3 further reported the fire was knocked down and they could handle with Truck 2 and Battalion 1. The situation was under control in 5 minutes with only minor damage to the garage.

03/25/13  Engine 5, Engine 13, Truck 10, Engine 3(R.I.C.), Truck 5, Rescue 11, Car 99, Battalion 2, The Deputy Chief and Protectives responded to 68 Myrtle St for multiple calls reporting a vacant house on fire. Engine 5 was on location with a working fire in a 2 story wood frame dwelling. Command reported heavy fire on the first floor and requested an extra engine company to the scene. Engine 10 responded as the extra company. Engine 12 filled in at the Lyell Av firehouse, Truck 3 filled in at the Broad and Allen firehouse, and the fire was under control in 20 minutes.

03/23/13  Engine 10, Truck 2, Engine 19, Truck 6, Engine 2(R.I.C.), Rescue 11, Car 99, Battalion 1, The Deputy Chief and Protectives responded to 2588 Dewey Av for a reported apartment fire. Truck 2 and Engine 10 were on location with nothing showing from a 2 1/2 story wood frame dwelling. The officer of Truck 2 assumed command until Battalion 1's arrival and reported smoke on the first floor. Engine 19 established R.I.C. duties on arrival. Command confirmed a working fire and Engine 3 responded to fill in at Engine 19's quarters on Lake Av. The fire was under control in 27 minutes. 

03/21/13  Truck 2 responded to 640 West Ridge Rd, at the rear of the plaza, for a reported boat fire. While en route, Truck 2 reported a large column of smoke visible at a distance and requested an engine company to assist. Engine 2 responded. Reports also were received of a possible exposure problem. Engine 16, Engine 5(R.I.C.), Truck 6, Rescue 11, Car 99 and Battalion 1 were added to the assignment. Truck 2 was on location confirming a boat fire with an exposure problem to a second boat. Reports were also received that a homeless person might be living in one of the stored boats. The fire was contained to the first boat and was under control in 26 minutes.

03/21/13  Truck 2 responded to the intersection of Mount Read Blvd and Lexington Av for a MVA. While en route, they were advised of the possibility of someone trapped. Engine 10, Rescue 11, Car 99 and Battalion 2 responded. Truck 2 was on location reporting multiple patients and no one trapped. Engine 10 continued in to assist with EMS.

03/18/13  Engine 2 responded to 1340 North Clinton Av for a reported MVA. On arrival, they reported a door would need to be popped to extricate a person. Engine 10, Rescue 11, Car 99 and Battalion 1 responded. The person was removed within 15 minutes of the initial call.

03/12/13  The annual City of Rochester ST. Patrick's Day parade will be held this Saturday, March 16, 2013. Start time is 12:30 and runs the normal route on East Av at Alexander St to East Main St, ending at West Main at North Plymouth Av. Parking can be found at The Court St. Garage, 194 Court St... The East End Garage, 475 E. Main St... The Sister Cities Garage, 28 North Fitzhugh St... The Washington Square Garage, 111 Woodbury Blvd... and The South Av Garage, 39 Stone St. The parade will go on rain/snow or shine, so please dress appropriately. For further info on all the festivities, click here. Enjoy the parade and the holiday, but please do so safely and responsibly. 

03/06/13  It's time to "spring ahead" again. At 2 AM Sunday March 10th, 2013, it's time to turn the clocks ahead 1 hour. Whether you choose to perform this task at 2 AM, or before bed Saturday night, remember to also check your smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors. If you live in the City of Rochester, and need either or both type of detector, call "311" and they will assist you.

03/03/13  Engine 10, Truck 2, Engine 5, Truck 10, Engine 2(R.I.C.), Rescue 11, Car 99, Battalion 2, The Deputy Chief and Protectives responded to 1118 Lake Av for a report of smoke coming from the windows. Truck 2 and Engine 10 were on location with smoke from the second story windows of a 2 story wood frame garden apartment. Command confirmed a working fire and also requested police respond to close Lake Av due to vehicles running over hose lines. The fire was under control in 22 minutes and the Red Cross is assisting the residents. For a news story with video from WHEC Channel 10, click here.

03/02/13  Truck 2 and Battalion 1 responded to the Genesee River gorge in the area of Holy Sepulcher Cemetery on Lake Av to assist police. Truck 2 was on location reporting a person over the edge of the gorge and requested the rest of a "rope rescue" assignment. Engine 10, Rescue 11 and Car 99 responded. The Protectives also responded to assist with lighting and the situation was under control in 1 hour and 6 minutes. 

02/25/13  Engine 3, Engine 5, Truck 2, Engine 13(R.I.C.), Truck 5, Rescue 11, Car 99, Battalion 2, The Deputy Chief and Protectives responded to 687 Emerson St for a report of a house fire with flames from the chimney and possibly someone still inside. Engine 3 was on location with smoke from the second floor and chimney of a 1 1/2 story wood frame dwelling. Engine 3 further reported everyone was out of the structure and command confirmed a working fire. The Red Cross is assisting the residents and the fire was under control in 19 minutes.

02/21/13  Engine 16, Truck 6, Engine 2, Engine 17(R.I.C.), Truck 2, Rescue 11, Car 99, Battalion 1, The Deputy Chief and Protectives responded to 97 Le Frois St for a reported porch on fire. Engine 10 was returning from the fill in at the St. Paul Department and went on location with heavy fire from the front of a 2 1/2 story wood frame dwelling. Command confirmed a working fire and it was under control in 1 hour and 4 minutes. The Red Cross is assisting the residents. For audio and a photo from the fire, click here.

02/20/13  Engine 10 filled in at the St. Paul Fire Department while they worked a house fire in the Town of Irondequoit. For info and photos of that fire, click here.

02/18/13  Engine 5, Engine 3, Truck 5, Engine 10(R.I.C.), Truck 10, Rescue 11, Car 99, Battalion 2, The Deputy Chief and Protectives responded to 89 Warner St for a reported house fire. Engine 5 was on location with smoke showing from a 2 story wood frame dwelling. Command confirmed a working kitchen fire and requested an extra company, bringing Truck 2 to the scene. The fire was under control in 17 minutes and the Red Cross is assisting the residents.

02/04/13  The members of Dewey and Ridgeway would like to congratulate our very own Captain John Schreiber on his promotion. The Captain was promoted to Deputy Chief and will be assigned to the Fire Chief's Office. Our deepest thanks go to Deputy Chief Schreiber on his many years of hard work at the Dewey and Ridgeway Firehouse, as well as with the Maplewood Neighborhood. Good luck Chief and you will be missed.

Congratulations and welcome are also in order for Lieutenant Jason Walter. He was promoted to captain and is taking over as captain of Truck 2.

We would also like to wish FF. Rob Faulkner(Truck 2 Group 1) and FF. Paul Condello(Truck 2 Group 3) good luck in their new assignments. You also will be missed. 

02/04/13  Truck 2 responded to the area of Lake Av and Maplewood Dr for a reported MVA. While en route, the assignment was upgraded with a report of a person trapped. Engine 10, Rescue 11, Car 99 and Battalion 1 responded. Truck 2 was on location reporting a 2 car MVA, 5 patients and 1 person confirmed trapped. The person was extricated within 20 minutes. Engine 2 also responded to assist. 

01/24/13  Truck 2 responded to the area of 55 Bennington Drive for a reported MVA with a vehicle into a tree. While en route, they were advised by police on scene of possible critical patients in the vehicle. Truck 2 was on location confirming a vehicle into a tree and requested a people trapped assignment. Engine 10, Rescue 11, Car 99 and Battalion 1 responded. 1 person was removed from the vehicle within 10 minutes. Unfortunately, the second person in the vehicle did not survive. The Rochester Police Department is investigating the cause of the accident.

01/23/13  Engine 16, Truck 6, Engine 2, Truck 2, Engine 9(R.I.C.), Rescue 11, Car 99, Battalion 1, The Deputy Chief and Protectives responded to 95 Furlong St for a reported attic fire. While en route, companies were advised there was another call received reporting smoke from the house. Engine 16 and Truck 6 were on location with smoke from a 1 1/2 story wood frame dwelling and declared a working fire. Companies reported everyone was out of the house and the fire was under control in 25 minutes.

01/17/13  Truck 2, Engine 10, Engine 3, Truck 10, Engine 2(R.I.C.), Rescue 11, Car 99 and Battalion 2 responded to 257 Arborwood La for a reported kitchen fire. Engine 10 and Truck 2 were on location reporting a stove fire with extension to the cabinets. Command reported they would handle with the first in assignment and the fire was under control in 8 minutes.

01/13/13  Engine 10, Truck 2, Engine 3, Engine 2(R.I.C.), Truck 6, Rescue 11, Car 99, Battalion 1, The Deputy Chief and Protectives responded to 1000 Ridgeway Av for a reported apartment fire with everyone exiting the structure. Truck 2 and Engine 10 were on location with nothing showing and people outside. Command further reported smoke from the second floor and confirmed a working fire in apartment 6. The fire was under control in 19 minutes and the Red Cross is assisting the residents.

01/12/13  Truck 2 achieved the mark of being the "busiest truck company" in the RFD for 2012, responding to 1927 calls. Engine 10 responded to 1978 calls, and the RFD as a whole responded to 33237 calls for 2012.

01/11/13  Truck 2 responded to 2260 Lake Av for an automatic fire alarm activated in building 1 of St Bernard's Apartments. Truck 2 was on location with nothing showing, then further reported heavy smoke on the 4th floor and requested a full assignment, along with the high rise team. Engine 10, Engine 19, Truck 6, Engine 2(R.I.C.), Rescue 11, Car 99, Battalion 1, The Deputy Chief, Protectives, Engine 9(High Rise Team) and Engine 13(High Rise Team) responded. Truck 2 confirmed a stove fire in apartment 1408 and extensive ventilation would be needed. The fire was under control in 10 minutes.   

01/01/13  The members of Dewey and Ridgeway would like to wish everyone a very happy, healthy and prosperous new year. We also thank everyone for their continued support.

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12/31/12  Engine 2, Truck 2, Engine 16 and Battalion 1 responded to 1010 Joseph Av for smoke in the structure. Engine 16 was on location with nothing showing from a 3 story row house. Command reported visible smoke in the basement with a possible partition fire and requested the rest of the assignment. Truck 10, Engine 17(R.I.C.), Rescue 11, Car 99, The Deputy Chief and Protectives responded to fill out the assignment. Command confirmed a partition fire with extension to the second floor and requested another engine company, bringing Engine 10 to the scene. Engine 10 assumed R.I.C. duties and the fire was under control in 35 minutes.

12/27/12  Now that winter has "caught up" with about a foot of snow over night, we would like to remind everyone to please drive safely. This includes being sure ALL windows and lights on your vehicle are totally free of snow and ice before driving. It's a safety issue that effects you and all other drivers you encounter, and also the law. Be sure your have mud and snow rated tires on your vehicle & leave enough travel time for delays without trying to rush. Also, try to clear the hood, trunk and roof of your vehicle as well. If left piled on your vehicle, it can cause white out like conditions as you drive, blinding you and/or other drivers. In heavy snow, just like in fog, never use your high beams or high wattage driving lights. They only reflect back and cause blinding conditions. True fog lights can be effective, if aimed properly.

Around your home, please try to keep your driveway and walkways as clear of snow & ice as possible, and please be sure any fire hydrants in front of, or near your home are cleared to at least 4 feet around so they can be used quickly and effectively.

12/26/12  Engine 2, Engine 10, Truck 2, Engine 16(R.I.C.), Truck 6, Rescue 11, Car 99, Battalion 1, The Deputy Chief and Protectives responded to 1619 Saint Paul St for reports of a house fire. Engine 2 was on location with fire showing from the attic & through the roof of a large 2 1/2 story wood frame dwelling. Command requested an extra engine company, bringing Engine 5 to the scene. Due to the large volume of fire, a second alarm was requested and companies were ordered to evacuate the structure for an exterior attack. Engine 17 and Truck 10 responded to fill out the second alarm. Structures on either side of the scene received minor damage from the radiant heat and the fire was under control in 1 hour and 24 minutes. For photos and audio, click here.

12/25/12  Engine 5 and Truck 10 responded to 321 Lake Av for an automatic fire alarm activated. Engine 5 was on location reporting smoke from the 12th floor of a 14 floor residential high rise building and requested the regular structure assignment be filled out, the high rise response team, and a second alarm. Engine 3, Truck 2, Engine 17, Rescue 11, Car 99, Battalion 2, The Deputy Chief and Protectives responded, along with Engine 9 and Engine 13 as the high rise team. Second alarm companies were Engine 10, Engine 2 and Truck 6. Engine 5 reported a working fire in apartment 1215. Companies assisted many residents from the upper floors and command requested an extra engine and truck to stage, bringing Engine 1 and Truck 4 to the scene. 1 person was transported to the hospital with burns and the fire was under control in 52 minutes. Truck 3 filled in at the Monroe Av firehouse, Truck 5 filled in at the Broad and Allen firehouse and Engine 12 filled in at the University Av firehouse. Monroe County Fire Bureau companies also filled in, with the Ridge Road Fire District at the Emerson St firehouse, Barnard F.D. at Dewey and Ridgeway and the Ridge Culver F.D. at the North Goodman St firehouse.

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12/24/12  Our thoughts and prayers go out to the firefighters involved in the tragic incident in the Town of Webster this morning, as well as to their families. We also wish the 2 injured firefighters a quick and complete recovery. One of the injured, FF J. Hofstetter, is a former member of Engine 10 Group 4.

Calling hours for both Past Chief Mike Chiapperini and Firefighter Tomasz Kaczowka will be held at Webster Schroeder High School, 875 Ridge Road, Webster, from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday and from noon to 3 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday.

The funeral service for Chiapperini, also a 20-year veteran of the Webster Police Department, will be held at the high school at noon Sunday. He will be buried, with honors, in West Webster Cemetery.

A funeral Mass for Kaczowka, a 911 dispatcher and 2011 Webster Thomas High School graduate, will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Stanislaus church, 1124 Hudson Ave., Rochester. Interment will follow at Holy Sepulcher Cemetery in Rochester.

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12/21/12  We would like to congratulated Fire Chief Sam Mitrano on being confirmed as permanent fire chief for the Rochester Fire Department. Rochester city council voted unanimously this week to confirm Chief Mitrano and he was sworn in officially today.

12/14/12  With the dropping temperatures, we will soon be in the grips of winter weather and lake effect snow. Please try to keep sidewalks, steps and driveways as clear of snow and ice as possible. If you have a fire hydrant in front of, or near your house, please try to keep it clear of snow as well. An area of at least 4 feet around the hydrant needs to be clear to use properly and safely. These measures will help emergency responders to better help you. When driving, be sure to leave extra travel time to reach your destination and be sure to have the proper tires for the season on your vehicle. Only true snow tires, or tires with a "mud and snow" rating should be used with our generous amounts of snow each year.

                   It's also the time of year for holiday decorations. For a list of valuable safety tips from the "Consumer Product Safety Commission," click here. We hope everyone has a very safe and very happy holiday season!

12/13/12  Engine 5, Engine 13, Truck 10, Engine 3(R.I.C.), Truck 5, Rescue 11, Car 99, Battalion 2, The Deputy Chief and Protectives responded to 828 Jay St for a reported fire in a vacant structure. Engine 5 was on location with heavy fire from the first floor of a large 2 1/2 story wood frame building. Engine 5 further reported the first floor fully involved and they were starting an exterior attack. Due to the size of the structure and heavy volume of fire, command requested a second alarm. Engine 7, Engine 17 and Truck 2 responded. Engine 10 and Engine 12 also responded to assist. Truck 6 filled in at the Broad and Allen firehouse, Engine 2 filled in at the Gardiner Av firehouse and Engine 12 filled in at the Lyell Av firehouse before responding to the scene. One firefighter received a minor injury and the fire took approximately 2.5 hours to bring under control. Companies remained on scene for several hours as the structure was demolished.  

12/12/12  Engine 5 responded to 40 Locust St for a heavy odor of natural gas in the area. They were on location with a large gas leak from a broken meter in the front of a vacant 2 story wood frame dwelling and requested a chief and a truck company to assist. Truck 10 and Battalion 2 responded. RPD closed off the area and surrounding houses were evacuated until RG&E could shut the gas flow off. Engine 10 and Truck 2 also responded to assist. The situation was under control in 39 minutes.

12/08/12  Engine 19, Engine 10, Truck 2, Engine 2(R.I.C.), Truck 6, Rescue 11, Car 99, Battalion 1, The Deputy Chief and Protectives responded to 4204 Lake Av for a reported structure fire. Engine 19 was on location with heavy smoke from the second floor of a large 2 1/2 story wood frame dwelling. Engine 19 further reported a working fire and requested a second alarm. Engine 3, Engine 16 and Truck 10 responded as the second alarm companies. Engine 13 filled in at the Lake Av firehouse, Engine 12 filled in at Dewey and Ridgeway, Truck 5 filled in at the Broad and Allen firehouse and Truck 4 filled in at the Hudson Av firehouse. The fire was under control in 44 minutes and the Red Cross is assisting the residents. 2 firefighters received minor injuries.

11/30/12  Truck 2, Engine 2, Engine 3, Truck 10, Engine 5(R.I.C.), Rescue 11, Car 99, Battalion 1, The Deputy Chief and Protectives responded for a radio alarm from RPD reporting a house fire at 361 Raines Park. Truck 2 was on location with light smoke from the second floor of a 2 1/2 story wood frame dwelling. Truck 2 further reported the possibility of people trapped and Truck 10 assumed command until Battalion 1's arrival. Command reported a working basement fire and advised companies there were holes in the first floor. No one was trapped and the fire was under control in 27 minutes. Truck 5 filled in at the Broad and Allen firehouse and Engine 10 was out of service for training at the fire academy at the time of the fire.

11/29/12  Engine 2, Engine 16, Truck 6, Engine 10(R.I.C.), Truck 2, Rescue 11, Car 99, Battalion 1, The Deputy Chief and Protectives responded to 64 Arthur St for a reported house fire. While en route, companies were advised that a New York State Police trooper was on location reporting flames from the front of the house and everyone was out. Engine 2 was on location with flames from the front of a 2 story wood frame dwelling. The fire was contained to the exterior of the structure and under control in 6 minutes. Command reported he would handle with Engine 2, Truck 2 and Engine 10, and RG&E responded to evaluate damage to the electrical connection to the structure.

11/27/12  Truck 2, Engine 3(R.I.C.) and Battalion 2 responded mutual aid with the Ridge Road Fire District to 30 Erie Canal Drive in the Town of Greece for a commercial structure fire. Engine 13 filled in at RRFD's headquarters on Long Pond Rd and Engine 1 filled in at Dewey and Ridgeway due to Engine 10 also being out on an EMS call at the same time as the fire. The Gates Fire District, and Barnard Fire Department also responded to the scene. The fire was under control in 34 minutes.

11/24/12  Engine 3, Engine 5, Truck 2, Engine 10(R.I.C.), Truck 5, Rescue 11, Car 99, Battalion 2, The Deputy Chief and Protectives responded to 80 Isabelle St for a reported vacant house on fire. Engine 3 was on location with smoke and flames from the rear of a vacant 2 story wood frame dwelling. Engine 16 filled in at Dewey and Ridgeway and Engine 13 filled in at the Lyell Av firehouse. The fire was under control in 20 minutes.

11/24/12  Engine 2, Engine 10, Truck 2, Engine 16(R.I.C.), Truck 6, Rescue 11, Car 99, Battalion 1, The Deputy Chief and Protectives responded to 238 Avenue E for a reported house fire. Engine 2 was on location with smoke from the eves of a 1 1/2 story wood frame dwelling. Engine 2 further reported a possibility of people trapped. Command requested an extra engine company to assist. Engine 5 responded and assumed R.I.C. duties. The resident was located safely outside the structure and a dog was rescued. 1 firefighter suffered a minor injury and the fire was under control in 34 minutes. Engine 13 filled in at the Hudson Av firehouse. For a video by Guy Zampatori, click here.

11/20/12  Engine 5, Engine 13, Truck 10, Engine 3(R.I.C.), Truck 2, Rescue 11, Car 99, Battalion 2, The Deputy Chief and Protectives responded to 44 Phelps Av for a reported fire in apartment 3. While en route, more calls were received with reports that people were still in the building. Battalion 2 was on location with a working fire in a large 2 1/2 story wood frame apartment building. Command confirmed that there were still people inside and requested another engine company to the scene to assume R.I.C. duties. Engine 17 responded as the extra engine, and Engine 16 filled in at the Broad and Allen firehouse. The fire was under control in 17 minutes.

11/18/12  Engine 2, Truck 6, Engine 16, Engine 10(R.I.C.), Truck 2, Rescue 11, Car 99, Battalion 1, The Deputy Chief and Protectives responded to 62 Lang St for a reported house fire. Engine 2 was on location with smoke showing from the roof and attic of a 1 1/2 story wood frame dwelling. Command confirmed a working attic fire and it was under control in 13 minutes.

11/16/12  On November 13th, City Council unanimously approved renaming "Loem Way" to "Sawdey Way" in honor of Virginia Sawdey. It runs between Locust St and Emerson St in the Edgerton neighborhood, and is the first "green street" in Rochester. Virginia was a pillar of the community, especially in the Maplewood and Edgerton neighborhoods. She worked tirelessly for public safety, community values and against illegal drugs. Virginia passed away October 6, 2011 at the age of 88.  

11/16/12  Engine 16, Truck 6, Engine 2, Engine 10(R.I.C.), Truck 2, Rescue 11, Car 99, Battalion 1, The Deputy Chief and Protectives responded to 1020 Portland Av for reports of a house fire. Engine 16 was on location with light smoke showing from a 2 1/2 story wood frame dwelling, then confirmed a working fire. Truck 10 filled in at the Hudson Av firehouse and the Red Cross is assisting the residents. The fire was under control in 34 minutes.

11/13/12  The members of Dewey and Ridgeway would like to offer our thoughts and prayers to FF Fred Welch(Engine 10 Group 1) and his family. FF Welch's father passed away early this morning.

11/11/12  Engine 10, Truck 2, Engine 2, Engine 5(R.I.C.), Truck 10, Rescue 11, Car 99, Battalion 2, The Deputy Chief and Protectives responded to 911 Lake Av for a reported basement fire. Engine 10 was on location with heavy smoke from the first floor of a large 2 1/2 story wood frame structure. Command confirmed a working basement fire with extension to the first floor. The Red Cross is assisting the residents and the fire was under control in 29 minutes.

11/10/12  Engine 10, Truck 2, Engine 3, Truck 10, Engine 5(R.I.C.), Rescue 11, Car 99, Battalion 2, The Deputy Chief and Protectives responded to 310 Lake View Pk for reports of a house that exploded and was smoking. Engine 10 was on location with heavy smoke from the second floor of a 2 1/2 story wood frame dwelling. Command declared a working fire and requested an extra engine company, bringing Engine 2 to the scene. Truck 4 filled at the Broad and Allen firehouse, Truck 10 assumed R.I.C. duties and the Red Cross is assisting the residents. The fire was under control in 29 minutes. 

11/09/12  The members of Dewey and Ridgeway would like to congratulate Fire Chief Salvatore Mitrano on his appointment as permanent fire chief. Chief Mitrano has served as interim fire chief since former Fire Chief John Caufield retired in April, and is a 25 year veteran of the Rochester Fire Department.

11/07/12  Truck 2 responded to the intersection of Glenwood Av and Rainier St for a reported MVA. Truck 2 was on location reporting a person trapped and requested the rest of the assignment. Engine 10, Rescue 11, Car 99 and Battalion 2 responded. The person was extricated in 8 minutes.

11/02/12  It's time to "fall back" again. That means turning your clocks back 1 hour at 2AM Sunday morning, or before you go to bed Saturday night. This is also the time to be sure your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are working and have fresh batteries. It only takes a few minutes and could save your life.

11/02/12  Truck 6, Engine 2, Engine 10, Truck 2, Engine 17(R.I.C.), Rescue 11, Car 99, Battalion 1, The Deputy Chief and Protectives responded to 179 Kilmar St for a reported house fire. Truck 6 was on location with smoke from the second floor of a small 1 1/2 story wood frame dwelling. Truck 6 further reported fire on the stairs to the second floor. Engine 9 also responded and the fire was under control in 11 minutes.