Injuries Reported In Rochester Structure Fire
At approximately 10:45 p.m. Friday, March 14, the Rochester Fire Department was dispatched to a structure fire on the 800 block of Main Street.
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Rochester Fire Department To Have Family Safety Day Event Sept. 28
The Rochester Fire Department wants area residents to be prepared for National Fire Prevention Month in October.
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Second-Generation Firefighter DuBois Becomes Rochester Fire Chief
T.J. DuBois was working in construction after college when his father, Mike DuBois, suggested he become a Rochester Fire Department volunteer fireman.
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Butler Receives Fulton County Chamber Award At RFD Promotion Ceremony
Retiring Rochester Fire Department Chief Tom Butler thought he would just watch incoming Chief T.J. DuBois and several firefighters get promoted at a ceremony on Friday, June 28, at the Rochester Fire Station.
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Butler Retiring After 30 Years In Firefighting In Rochester
Rochester Fire Department’s longest-serving Chief Tom Butler is retiring after 30 total years as a fireman.
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Fulton County First Responders Honored By State For Saving Life Of Rochester Man
Several Fulton County first responders were recognized by the state for their efforts in helping save the life of a Rochester man in November 2023.
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Rochester Fire Department Gains First Female Firefighter, First Married Couple
The Rochester Fire Department has its first female firefighter and first married couple serving together.
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Rochester Woman Grateful To Area First Responders For Helping Save Husband’s Life
A Rochester woman is grateful to area first responders for helping save her husband’s life after he had a heart issue in November.
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Rochester Fire Chief Offers Tips For Fire Prevention Week, Month
People used to have approximately 15 minutes to get out of a building after they sensed a fire, said Rochester Fire Chief Tom Butler.
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Warsaw Driver Involved In Vehicle/Bicycle Accident
ROCHESTER — John P. Dirico, 52, Warsaw, driver of a box truck, was involved in a vehicle/bicycle accident Thursday, Sept. 7, on SR 110 in Rochester. He was not injured. Nathanael Ramer, 19, Rochester, suffered a head injury after being thrown from his bicycle in the accident. He … Read More
Walorski Honors Rochester Firefighter
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Jackie Walorski (IN-02) announced this week’s honoree for her ‘Who’s Who in IN-02’ initiative. During a speech on the House floor Wednesday, Feb. 3, Walorski congratulated David Lawson, a volunteer firefighter with the Rochester Fire Department, for saving a family from their burning … Read More
Fulton County Courthouse Receives Bomb Threat
ROCHESTER — Fulton County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a bomb threat made to the Fulton County Courthouse this morning, Jan. 12. According to Fulton County Sheriff Christopher Sailors, no threat was found and the activities at the courthouse resumed at 1:30 p.m. At approximately 9 a.m. Fulton County … Read More