News Blog - Rochester Fire Department

February 4, 2019 by Jordan Mayblum

Rochester Fire Department Emphasizes Important Role of Smoke Alarms in Multiple Fires

The Rochester Fire Department responded to multiple fires in the last week that were discovered quickly because of working smoke alarms.

January 28, 2019 by Jordan Mayblum

Rochester Fire Department Job: Firefighter/EMT

The Rochester Fire Department is currently seeking candidates for an open Firefighter/Emergency Medical Technician. Minimum qualifications for applicants are as follows: 18 years of age High School diploma or GED State of NH eligibility exam and CPAT certification, or lateral transfer of full-time career personnel pursuant to State of NH Admin Rule 703.01 Firefighter II […]

December 12, 2018 by Jordan Mayblum

Rochester Fire Department Secretary Named City’s Employee of the Month

Rochester Fire Department Secretary Jessica Gray has been named the city’s employee of the month for December.

December 1, 2018 by John Guilfoil

Rochester Christmas Parade Pushed Back to 4 p.m.

Due to inclement weather, the 2018 Rochester Christmas parade on Sunday 12/2, will be pushed back one hour to a 4 p.m. start time. — Rochester Fire Department

November 15, 2018 by Jordan Mayblum

Rochester Police and Fire Departments Warn Residents of Snow and Ice

ROCHESTER — Police Chief Paul Toussaint and the Rochester Police Department are warning residents about the potential impact of the region’s first snowstorm of the season. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the area from 7 p.m. Thursday through 1 p.m. Friday. Rochester can expect to receive 5-8 inches of snow, changing to ice, sleet and then […]