These wonderful kiddos (and the educators, too!) loved seeing the firetruck that came to visit their school!... (Full Story & Photos)

In 2021, the Ridge-Culver Volunteer Fire Association celebrated its Centennial. To honor the great men and women of the department, the Association Yearbook Committee has put together a look back at the past 100 years. This beautiful compilation is available on Amazon.com. All royalties will benefit the Ridge-Culver Volunteer Fire Association.

Link to Amazon:

https://a.co/d/0bg4S5i
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The Irondequoit Fire District would like to take a moment to thank all of our Veterans that have served in the United States Armed Forces. Words can never express enough gratitude for your service.

We would also like to thank our own members that have served or continue to serve in the Reserves.
Firefighters:
- Ryan Kohlmeier- US Army
- Ian Palmer- US Air Force
- Patrick Oliveri- US Army
- Jamie ... (Full Story)

Every career firefighter during their recruit academy, has to pass what is known as the CPAT (Candidate Physical Agility Test). The test consists of the following, and must be completed in less than 10 minutes 20 seconds without any critical failures:
Candidate wears a 50 lb weighted vest for the entire course. An additional 25 lbs is added for the first station of 3 minutes, 20 seconds on a stairmill. ... (Full Story & Photos)

With the new office updates at the IFD, Pete from Priced Rite Painting gave us a great deal for some quality work. The IFD would like to publicly thank Pete for volunteering his services. If you're looking for a great local painter, call Pete at 585-259-7952 and tell him the IFD sent you!

https://pricedritepainting.com/... (Full Story)

The month of October is a busy one for training.

Each year our members, Career, Volunteer, Interior and Exterior are required to participate in "Live Fire Training" as a part to maintain their active status. This training simulates a structure fire with multiple companies responding and working together through different scenarios.

Thank you to members John Heckler and Rodd Riesenberger for capturing ... (Full Story & Photos)

Save the dates for two chicken BBQ fundraisers for the Ridge Culver and Laurelton Fire Associations'!

Check the flyer for details.... (Full Story & Photos)

We would like to thank the Irondequoit Pizza Hut for donating a few pizzas and soft drinks to us this evening as a simple thank you, we appreciate it!
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