Firefighters

Henrietta firefighters have a new tool for particular emergencies. The Henrietta Fire District received a Dolphin ring cutter as a generous donation from Walmart. This device facilitates the swift and secure removal of a ring from a swollen or injured finger. Henrietta Fire District Battalion Chief Jared Guhl stated:”The cutter self-regulates its depth and speed […]

A 12 year boy is in critical condition after being shocked at an RG&E substation. The incident happened Sunday afternoon in Rochester on Suntru Street where firefighters found the boy inside the fence line with burns over his body. Let’s keep the young boy in our prayers. https://www.rochesterfirst.com/fire-department/rfd-12-year-old-boy-hospitalized-after-shock-at-substation/

A person was injured when a 3 alarm fire on E. Main Street and Alexander Street. This is being called suspicious after firefighters put out a fire a few days earlier. Reports say the building was not supposed to have power and was boarded up after the fire over the weekend. https://www.google.com/amp/s/13wham.com/amp/news/local/fire-crews-battle-apartment-fire-east-main-street

Yesterday morning, in celebration of Mother’s Day, Rochester firefighters and EMTs helped a woman in emergency labor deliver her baby on a beautiful Sunday morning. The woman was quick to call the fire department over to Spencer Street as she was in advanced labor. Fortunately, the father was able to make it for the birthing. […]

After a small fire broke out inside of the Dome Arena on Monday, occupants were evacuated and vaccinations were temporarily suspended. The fire was caused by an electrical problem in the rafters, which in turn caused an LED light fixture malfunction. Everyone was asked to evacuate and sit in their cars while firefighters responded. About […]

Yesterday, around 12:30 pm on Lyell Ave in Rochester, emergency crews responded to a call that indicated a person was on fire. Firefighters arrived on the scene and ended up applying first aid to the victim before taking them to Strong Memorial Hospital, where they are still in critical condition. The Rochester Fire Department’s Arson […]

Firefighters responded to another fire at 10 Carl St. early Monday morning. The fire at 10 Carl St. spread to a neighboring home at 12 Carl St. which firefighters were able to quickly extinguish. There were no injuries and no one was found in either home. There were reports of a couple of dogs that […]

The governor of California is requesting federal aid to help combat the 2nd and 3rd worst wildfires in the state’s history. Hundreds of thousands of people have been given evacuation orders and even more aid is being requested from 10 states, Canada and Australia. In all, there are around 560 wildfires raging but the two […]

There is a new study that showed a rise in cancer with firefighters. Earlier this week, a new protocol from the state fire prevention was put in placed to make sure firefighters rinse off their fire suits several times after battling a fire to remove some of those toxics chemicals and debris. Some experts think […]