Ridge Road Fire District

Rochester, NY

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Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms Save Lives

Smoke and Carbon Monoxide (CO) alarms save lives. Alarms that are properly installed and maintained play a vital role in reducing deaths and injuries from smoke or fire and CO.

If there is a fire in your home, smoke spreads fast. You need smoke alarms to give you time to get out.

Carbon Monoxide is a colorless, odorless toxic gas that can be caused by improperly vented or malfunctioning stoves, furnaces, hot water heaters, and fireplaces, or vehicles or portable generators operating too closely to an occupancy.

 

Here’s what you need to know!

  • A closed door may slow the spread of smoke, heat and fire.
  • Install smoke alarms in every sleeping room and on every level of the home.
  • CO alarms generally go one on each floor of a home.
  • Smoke alarms if hardwired should be interconnected so that when one sounds, they all sound.
  • Large homes may need extra alarms
  • Test your smoke and CO alarms at least once a month and change batteries twice a year! Press the “test” button to be sure the alarm is working.
  • When a smoke alarm sounds, get outside and stay outside.
  • Call 911 from a cell phone outside or a neighbor’s home.
  • Replace all smoke alarms in your home every 10 years.
  • Replace all CO alarms every 5-7 years

Every year in the United States, about 2,500 people die in home fires.  Most of these deaths occur in homes that do not have working smoke alarms.

Unintentional carbon monoxide exposure accounts for an estimated 15,000 emergency department visits and 500 unintentional deaths in the United States each year

If you have a problem with your home smoke or carbon monoxide alarms, or if you would like help checking them, please give us a call. We are always willing to assist our residents in making sure they have working alarms or present alarms are working properly.

We have a limited number of CO alarms that can be provided.

 

The Ridge Road Fire District recently paired with community partner American Red Cross to provide smoke alarms to people in need

To schedule a smoke alarm install, contact the American Red Cross of Rochester:

Email- smokealarms.grc@redcross.org

Visit- www.soundthealarm.org/wcny

Call- 585-241-4390

 

 

 

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Ridge Road Fire District

1 day ago

Ridge Road Fire District

Stoneridge Fire Station 50th Anniversary

On Jan 23, 1971, the Ridge Road Fire District Stoneridge Drive fire station went into service, with Engine 53 (later to become 253) staffed 24/7 with one career firefighter.

The planning of this station began in 1968 as a result of the recent residential and school construction in the area, as well as the 390 interchange being built.

Today, Engine Company 253 is staffed with one Lieutenant and two or three firefighters. It responded to over 1200 incidents in 2020.

Thanks to Firefighter O'Kelly for putting together the write up!
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Stoneridge Fire Station 50th Anniversary  On Jan 23, 1971, the Ridge Road Fire District Stoneridge Drive fire station went into service, with Engine 53 (later to become 253) staffed 24/7 with one career firefighter.  The planning of this station began in 1968 as a result of the recent residential and school construction in the area, as well as the 390 interchange being built.  Today, Engine Company 253 is staffed with one Lieutenant and two or three firefighters. It responded to over 1200 incidents in 2020.  Thanks to Firefighter OKelly for putting together the write up!Image attachmentImage attachment+3Image attachment
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My how time passes. I was surprised it is that old. Eddie and I would go and sit with Bert Ottman when he was working and sometimes Fred Stark would be there too. Good old days. Jackie

Yup I’m old enough to remember when it was constructed and sat there with a reserve engine from station 1 on multiple alarm fires and training

Open cabs - last two purchased in 1972 - first non-open cab was purchased in 1975, but, they had a closed cab ALF, I I believe it was a’59, before the open cabs of the 60’s

As a neighbor since 1986 I really appreciate you being here. Thank you so much for all you do.

Is that an open cab LaFrance? Great in California or Florida, not so great in a Rochester winter

A lot of runs out of that station - made a difference in the lives of a lot of residents in the quadrant - in the early days, there were a group of dedicated volunteers that were right behind you - a couple of good grabs and a couple of good hits were made before the HQ's guys pulled up - great neighborhood - a few "legends" cut their teeth there"

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Ridge Road Fire District

2 days ago

Ridge Road Fire District

Our entire NY National Guard family grieves the loss of three Soldiers this week from our Rochester flight facility.

Killed in the January 20 crash of a UH-60 Black Hawk were Chief Warrant Officer 5 Steven Skoda, Chief Warrant Officer 4 Christian Koch and Chief Warrant Officer 2 Daniel Prial. These Soldiers were a part of our National Guard family and we mourn their loss, alongside their family members and loved ones.

The New York National Guard will be there for these family members as they navigate these trying times. Our chaplains and casualty assistance officers will be with them whenever needed.

Our service members wish to extend their heartfelt thanks to the members of law enforcement, first responders, and the community at large for their support and sympathy during this trying time.
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Update 1/20/21 8pm. Children found safe. ... See MoreSee Less

Update 1/20/21 8pm. Children found safe.
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1299 Long Pond Rd.
Rochester, NY 14626

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