Rochester Volunteer Fire Company
Established in 1927, the Rochester Volunteer Fire Company is proud to serve the Village of Rochester and surrounding communities with a tradition of excellence, dedication, and volunteer spirit. We are a combination department staffed by volunteers, part-time, and full-time personnel working together to provide critical fire suppression, emergency medical services, rescue operations, and public safety education.
Our response area covers over 167 square miles across jurisdictions including Rochester, Waterford, Burlington, Lyons, and Spring Prairie, serving an area population of more than 39,000 residents.
🔥 Community Safety Message
As fire danger increases during warmer, drier conditions, we urge everyone to burn responsibly:
- Check fire danger levels and burn bans before burning outdoors.
- Keep a water source nearby at all times.
- Never leave a fire unattended.
- Properly dispose of hot ashes and grill coals.
- If a fire begins to spread, call 911 immediately.
Fire safety is a shared responsibility—thank you for doing your part.
🚒 About Us
- Founded in 1927, with nearly a century of service.
- Housed in a 40,000 sq. ft. fire station, with 30,000 sq. ft. of apparatus bays.
- Operating a fleet of 10 emergency vehicles: engines, tenders, ambulances, squad, grass truck, and command vehicle.
- Responding to over 400 calls annually—from fires and EMS to vehicle accidents and technical rescues.
- Staffed by over 40 dedicated members, including EMTs, Firefighters, Officers, and Administrative Support.
We are committed to protecting life and property through training, preparedness, and community outreach.
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