2+ day, 3+ hour ago   (648+ words) On Sept. 11, 2001, the world changed forever. In the aftermath of the terrorist attacks that rocked the country, communities across the nation looked for ways to respond to the tragedy and support one another. In East Tennessee, solidarity and healing took…...

1+ mon, 12+ hour ago   (117+ words) The increase will cost residents about $92 more a year for a $400,000 home. Rochester voters approved a referendum Tuesday allowing the village to collect an additional $140,000 a year to maintain fire and EMS services. Village officials say the money will help…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (280+ words) Multiple fire crews worked to put out a 66-acre brush fire in the town of Bombay last week, with the fire caused by someone burning a large debris pile of stumps. Search location by ZIP code New York DEC Forest…...

4+ mon, 5+ day ago   (1288+ words) In the Rochester Fire Department’s history that dates back more than two centuries, more than 65 firefighters have died in the line of duty. Some were killed battling fires — crushed by collapsing walls or chimneys, or falling from ladders. Others died…...

4+ mon, 2+ week ago   (145+ words) The Rochester Fire Department said law enforcement helped people out of the home using back deck stairs. Firefighters quickly put out the fire and checked the home for others, fin... Courtesy: Rochester Fire Department ROCHESTER, Minn — Firefighters extinguished a…...

4+ mon, 2+ week ago   (128+ words) (ABC 6 News) — A fire caused significant damage to an attached garage late Thursday in northwest Rochester, according to the Rochester Fire Department (RFD). Just after 9 p.m., RFD crews arrived at 826 44th Ave NW in Rochester to heavy smoke and fire in…...

4+ mon, 3+ week ago   (324+ words) WXXI News Rochester police continue investigation into Lake Ave house explosion The American Red Cross is assisting one person who had been living in a Lake Avenue house that exploded on Tuesday. Representatives from the Red Cross said it was…...

4+ mon, 4+ week ago   (423+ words) ROCHESTER, N.Y. — An investigation is underway after a house explosion on Lake Avenue near Augustine Street. According to Lt. Howard Villegas from the Rochester Fire Department, the call came in at around 12:18 p.m. Tuesday for reports of a house explosion. He…...

4+ mon, 4+ week ago   (168+ words) ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Rochester is now in the fifth week of a statewide burn ban aimed at reducing the risk of wildfires during the early spring. The annual restriction, which runs nine weeks, is put in place as dry leaves and…...

5+ mon, 4+ day ago   (166+ words) ROCHESTER, N.Y. — State lawmakers are working to solve New York’s volunteer firefighter shortage. The bill would let local governments establish stipend programs for their volunteer firefighters. In March, fire officials spoke in Albany over what they’re calling a public safety crisis…...