Ridge Road Fire District

Rochester, NY

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2020 Organizational Meeting

 December 12, 2019

The organizational meeting for the Ridge Road Fire District of the Town of Greece, County of Monroe, New York, will be held on the 6th day of January, 2020, at 4:30  on that day at 1299 Long Pond Road
This notification is being given to the news media pursuant to the provisions of Section 94 of the Public Officers Law of the State of New York.
By the order of the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Ridge Road Fire District.
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Legal Notice of Elections

 November 20, 2019

Click Here to view the Legal Notice of the Annual Elections of the Ridge Road Fire District.

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Thanksgiving Fire Safety

 November 17, 2019

As we enter into the Holiday season, please take a minute to make sure you are celebrating safely.
Thanksgiving fire facts
  • Thanksgiving is the peak day for home cooking fires, followed by Christmas Day, Christmas Eve, and the day before Thanksgiving.
  • In 2017, U.S. fire departments responded to an estimated 1,600 home cooking fires on Thanksgiving, the peak day for such fires.
  • Unattended cooking was by far the leading contributing factor in cooking fires and fire deaths.
  • Cooking equipment was involved in almost half of all reported home fires and home fire injuries, and it is the second leading cause of home fire deaths.
Top 10 safety tips
  • Stay in the kitchen when you are cooking on the stove top so you can keep an eye on the food.
  • Stay in the home when cooking your turkey, and check on it frequently.
  • Keep children away from the stove. The stove will be hot and kids should stay three feet away.
  • Make sure kids stay away from hot food and liquids. The steam or splash from vegetables, gravy or coffee could cause serious burns.
  • Keep knives out of the reach of children.
  • Be sure electric cords from an electric knife, coffee maker, plate warmer or mixer are not dangling off the counter within easy reach of a child.
  • Keep matches and utility lighters out of the reach of children — up high in a locked cabinet.
  • Never leave children alone in room with a lit candle.
  • Keep the floor clear so you don’t trip over kids, toys, pocketbooks or bags.
  • Make sure your smoke alarms are working. Test them by pushing the test button.

The National Fire Protection Association strongly discourages the use of turkey fryers.

Source: National Fire Protection Association

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Open House

 October 4, 2019

Please join us for our annual Open House as we kick off Fire Prevention Week.

Experience all the Fire House has to offer! Live demonstrations, MCSO Mounted Patrol, Wegmans, Greece Police child ID and K-9 Ryan, NYSP rollover simulator, house fire spray prop, Climb aboard Fire trucks and a Monroe Ambulance, food, activities and much
more!  We hope to see you this coming Sunday, October 6th from 9:00-Noon at our Headquarters Station. All are welcome!

1299 Long Pond Road
Rochester, NY 14626

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Move Over. Our Lives Depend On It.

 August 13, 2019

This afternoon, one of our vehicles was struck while operating at an emergency scene. No firefighters were injured but the driver of the other vehicle was injured.

Between January 1st and August 2nd of this year, 27 first responders have been killed while operating at incidents on roadways in the United States.  Please stay alert, slow down and and move over to give us room to work.  In New York State, violation of the Move Over Law carries a 3-point penalty and a $275 fine.

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Pool Safety Tips

 May 24, 2019

Memorial Day Weekend is often the time that families open their pools. Please follow these safety tips to keep your friends, family, and neighbors safe this summer.

 

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Spring Cleaning for Fire Safety

 May 15, 2019

Believe it or not, spring is here and with it comes an opportunity to make things safer for you and your family. Here are a few fire prevention and safety tips to coincide with the arrival of Spring.

  • Never mix chemicals. Results can be toxic and can cause illness or death.
  • When vacuuming, clean out your smoke alarms. Dust can prevent the from operating properly and can also cause nuisance alarms.
  • Remove dead vegetation and debris from around the outside of your house.
  • Ensure barbecue grills are clean and are used according to manufacturers’ directions.
    • Accumulation of grease can cause flare-ups and fires.
    • Grills should be used away from the house and should never be used inside a garage, porch, or other structure.
    • Check propane hoses for cracks and other damage.
    • Never store propane or lighter fluid indoors
  • When fueling lawnmowers or other power equipment, allow the engine to cool and fuel the equipment well away from the house.
  • Never store gasoline indoors.
  • If you have unused chemicals in your home, dispose of them properly. Click here for information on Monroe County EcoPark.
  • Ensure pools and pool areas are restricted from children and locked.
  • Store pool chemicals out of reach of children.

There are always ways we can make things safer for ourselves, our families, and our neighbors.  Enjoy the weather as it warms up!

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We are hiring a Fire and Life Safety Education Specialist, come work for us! ... See MoreSee Less

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1 month ago
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Firefighter David Williams has announced his retirement after serving the Ridge Road Fire District for more than 21 years. David's retirement date is tentatively February 24, 2023.
Dave was hired as a Firefighter by the District on July 19, 2001. Dave brought with him several years of firefighting experience, he was a member of the Barnard Fire Department from 1977- 1995 (serving three of those years as Chief), he was previously employed as a laborer /EMT with our District from 1985- 1991 and a full-time Firefighter / EMT with the Kodak Fire Department from 1984-2001. Dave's experience and ability to share those experiences made him an asset to our organization. Including the Barnard Fire Department Explorer Program, Dave has over fifty years of firefighting experience in the Town of Greece, it is that experience and his no-non sense attitude that has allowed him to fill the "senior guy position since he started here. Dave has left his mark in the fire service, his position in this organization will be a tough one to fill and he will be missed. Dave will continue to serve the residents of the Town of Greece in his position of Fire Commissioner with the Barnard Fire District. Best of luck in your retirement!
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Firefighter David Williams has announced his retirement after serving the Ridge Road Fire District for more than 21 years. Davids retirement date is tentatively February 24, 2023.
Dave was hired as a Firefighter by the District on July 19, 2001. Dave brought with him several years of firefighting experience, he was a member of the Barnard Fire Department from 1977- 1995 (serving three of those years as Chief), he was previously employed as a laborer /EMT with our District from 1985- 1991 and a full-time Firefighter / EMT with the Kodak Fire Department from 1984-2001. Daves experience and ability to share those experiences made him an asset to our organization. Including the Barnard Fire Department Explorer Program, Dave has over fifty years of firefighting experience in the Town of Greece, it is that experience and his no-non sense attitude that has allowed him to fill the senior guy position since he started here. Dave has left his mark in the fire service, his position in this organization will be a tough one to fill and he will be missed. Dave will continue to serve the residents of the Town of Greece in his position of Fire Commissioner with the Barnard Fire District. Best of luck in your retirement!
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Congratulations! Enjoy your retirement!

Congratulations on your retirement. Best of luck in your future endeavors.

Congratulations! Well deserved! Enjoy it!

Did they book the Exempts for an extended period?? This has the makings of an "event", you may not want to miss🤔🤔

Congratulations thank you for your service

Congrats Uncle David!

Congratulations Tuna

Good for you. Congratulations

Congrats Tuna, best of luck to you!

Congratulations Dave. Well earned retirement after that career!!

Congratulations Dave. Time to pass the torch. Enjoy your retirement.

Congratulations on an outstanding career and service to the Community

Congratulations Dave!

Congrats brother hope you enjoy the next phase of life to the fullest. Be safe. 

Congratulations Dave!

Congratulation Tuna,

Congratulations Dave

Congratulations Dave

Congratulations Dave!

Congratulations Dave

Way to go big brother!

Congratulations David 🥰😍

Congratulations classmate enjoy this retirement!!!

Congrats Dave !

Congratulations brother

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1 month ago
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Yesterday we had the opportunity to introduce CPR to over 250 community members! Thank you to all who helped out, especially the Knowles family for organizing and Greece Central School District for the facilities!

Monroe Ambulance
Highland Hospital
North Greece Fire District
Barnard Professional Firefighters Local 4030
Lake Shore Fire Department
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Yesterday we had the opportunity to introduce CPR to over 250 community members! Thank you to all who helped out, especially the Knowles family for organizing and Greece Central School District for the facilities!
Monroe Ambulance 
Highland Hospital 
North Greece Fire District 
Barnard Professional Firefighters Local 4030 
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It was such an honor working with all of you

Amazing!

Ridge Road Fire District
2 months ago
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Battalion Chief Greg Rogers has announced his retirement after serving the Ridge Road Fie District for the past Twenty Years. Greg's tentative date of retirement is February 28, 2023
Battalion Chief Rogers was hired as a Firefighter in February 2003. Prior experience included his career in the United Stated Coast Guard and time as a volunteer firefighter with the Barnard Fire Department. In 2011 Greg was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant, he was promoted to Captain in 2019 and to his present rank of Battalion Chief in 2021 when he became the Duty Officer on Group Three.
During his career Greg assisted with obtaining a grant used to update the District's extrication equipment and chaired the SOP committee, which worked to update and redesign the District's Standard Operation Guidelines and Procedures. Most recently Greg authored the District's "Comprehensive Report on Fire Company Staffing & Deployment", which provided us the information and statistics needed to move forward with staffing our ladder truck. Greg also lead the District's training for elevator emergencies, water & ice rescue and has co-chaired our drivers training course.
In 2018 Battalion Chief Rogers received the Coast Guards Inspirational Leadership Award, an award that " Exemplifies the Coast Guard's core values of honor, respect and devotion to duty". This award was only issued to eight (8) people that year throughout the entire Coast Guard.
Battalion Chief Roger's retirement will allow him and his family to re-locate to a warmer climate and search for a second career.
Best of Luck in your retirement!
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Battalion Chief Greg Rogers has announced his retirement after serving the Ridge Road Fie District for the past Twenty Years. Gregs tentative date of retirement is February 28, 2023
Battalion Chief Rogers was hired as a Firefighter in February 2003. Prior experience included his career in the United Stated Coast Guard and time as a volunteer firefighter with the Barnard Fire Department. In 2011 Greg was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant, he was promoted to Captain in 2019 and to his present rank of Battalion Chief in 2021 when he became the Duty Officer on Group Three.
During his career Greg assisted with obtaining a grant used to update the Districts extrication equipment and chaired the SOP committee, which worked to update and redesign the Districts Standard Operation Guidelines and Procedures. Most recently Greg authored the Districts Comprehensive Report on Fire Company Staffing & Deployment, which provided us the information and statistics needed to move forward with staffing our ladder truck. Greg also lead the Districts training for elevator emergencies, water & ice rescue and has co-chaired our drivers training course.
In 2018 Battalion Chief Rogers received the Coast Guards Inspirational Leadership Award, an award that  Exemplifies the Coast Guards core values of honor, respect and devotion to duty. This award was only issued to eight (8) people that year throughout the entire Coast Guard.
Battalion Chief Rogers retirement will allow him and his family to re-locate to a warmer climate and search for a second career.
Best of Luck in your retirement!
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Congrats!! Best of luck on your future endeavors.

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Addressing critical needs in the community, Ridge Road Fire District in New York was awarded new automated external defibrillators (AEDs). These lifesaving tools will be used in response to cardiac arrest emergencies. ... See MoreSee Less

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FYI - Monday, January 30th 9am-11am
Latona Rd and Holmes Rd
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Battalion Chief Quill conducting Fire Officer 1 training for 23 members from North Greece, Ridge Road, Irondequoit, St Paul, Barnard, Fishers and Brighton Fire ... See MoreSee Less

Battalion Chief Quill conducting Fire Officer 1 training for 23 members from North Greece, Ridge Road, Irondequoit, St Paul, Barnard, Fishers and Brighton Fire
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2022, our 100th year of continuous fire protection and service to our community. The men and women of the Ridge Road Fire District are proud of the achievements made this past year and look forward to another year of providing outstanding fire and rescue services to the town, visitors, and neighbors of Greece ... See MoreSee Less

2022, our 100th year of continuous fire protection and service to our community. The men and women of the Ridge Road Fire District are proud of the achievements made this past year and look forward to another year of providing outstanding fire and rescue services to the town, visitors, and neighbors of Greece
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