As the weather has changed (hopefully), Marine 1776 is now in service and has already responded to it's first call for service on the bay. Throughout the spring and summer, our members will be regularly training on the vessel, ensuring we are ready for the boating season. Additionally, members of our marine unit meet regularly with other neighboring agencies that protect our waterways that also have ... (Full Story & Photos)

Last week, IFD hosted an in house Apparatus Operators class presented Vigilant Fire Service Training LLC.

This 40 hour class captured eight of our junior firefighters and enhanced their skills on a variety of operator topics such as:
-driving
-proper positioning
-engine operating and advanced pump skills
-identifying target hazards within our response area

While most of these skills are covered ... (Full Story & Photos)

The previously scheduled IFD Board of Fire Commissioners meeting that was scheduled for 3/17 has been moved to 3/24. Same time and location.... (Full Story)

As 2025 is in full swing, attached is a brief review of our 2024 highlights. Thank you to all of the Firefighters, Officers, C.R.R. employees, Commissioners and to all of our district residents for the continuous support towards our mission!

Have a safe an healthy new year!... (Full Story & Photos)

Over the past week, all of our on duty companies as well as our volunteer staff have completed our annual ice/cold water rescue refresher.

All of our career staff and many of our volunteer members are certified as Ice Water Rescue technicians and train on these skills annually. (weather and ice conditions pending) This training includes everything from "self rescue" for the rescuer as well as "go ... (Full Story & Photos)

The winter months are often associated with carbon monoxide related emergencies. Please see the attached announcement for a webinar hosted by the Upstate New York Poison Center. Register by 1/16/25 or visit www.UpstatePoison.org for more information.

Upcoming Carbon Monoxide Webinar from the Upstate New York Poison Center:

"CO is a Silent Killer, But it Doesn't Need To Be: A Personal Story of Survival ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Annual Fire District Board of Fire Commissioners Elections will be on Tuesday, December 10th, from 6-9pm at the Culver Road Fire Station.... (Full Story)

On November 20th, 2024, the Ridge Culver Volunteer Fire Association celebrated almost 60 years of Explorer Post 286. The Association invited Explorer Alumni who went on to serve in other Emergency Service Careers. Almost one hundred attended the event, with many who represented and have served agencies outside of Ridge Culver/Irondequoit Fire District. Explorer Alumni have served in the following ... (Full Story & Photos)