Public Safety
Safety is among the most basic human needs. We must be safe – and feel safe – before we can begin to pursue bigger goals. Everyone in the Rochester deserves to dream big, and to have their hopes fulfilled.
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Service Locator
The City of Rochester’s Service Locator helps the public find nearby services, including: Refuse and Recycling Collection Day, City Council District, Neighborhood Service Center Area, Parks, Community Centers, Libraries, Fire Stations, City Hall
Departments
City of Rochester departments.
Person in Crisis Team
A coordinated response to crisis calls is essential to making sure that these calls for help are handled appropriately and that those in crises are given the type of care they need. This includes PIC-alone responses or co-responses with the Rochester Police Department, Emergency Medical Services, and the Rochester...
Alarm Permits
Describes who is required to obtain an alarm permit, how to submit an application, and how to pay.
Emergency Preparedness
Read on for information on how to prepare for various emergencies.
Fire Prevention and Safety Practices from the RFD
Practice Fire Safety in the Home If you have a fire in your home, get out and stay out, and call 911 from a neighbor's house. Read on for general fire safety tips.
Home fire safety
Read on for general home fire safety tips.
About the Rochester Fire Department
The Rochester Fire Department has over 500 diverse uniformed and non-uniformed members, who reflect the community as a whole. Our 13 engines, 6 trucks, heavy rescue, and support staff respond to help from 15 neighborhood fire stations.
RFD: Community and events appearance requests
Please use the form below to submit an RFD Community and Events appearance request. For Community Safety Education Presentations, such as for Schools, High Rise Communities, the Differently Abled, Senior Citizens, as well as Fire Extinguisher Training Demonstrations, Career or Recruitment Events, or
RFD Open House: Truck 5 Fire House
The Rochester Fire Department invites you to join us for our upcoming RFD Open House events with free hot dogs, drinks, fire safety tips, and more!
Mayor Evans marks start of firehouse renovations with groundbreaking ceremony
The $17.6 million cost of the renovations is funded through the American Rescue Plan Act and, cash capital and City bonds.
ROC City Fellows Program
The ROC City Fellows Program provides talented graduate and undergraduate students an introduction to the governance, operations, and administration of City government through a combination of work experience, seminars, training, and volunteer service.