National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes partnerships between public safety and the community to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live. National Night Out was introduced in August of 1984 through an already established network of law enforcement agencies, neighborhood watch groups, civic groups, state and regional crime prevention associations and ... (Full Story & Photos)

Earlier this week IFD welcomed five new recruit Firefighters to the career side of our organization. Three of the five are newly hired and two are transfers from area fire departments. Over the next three weeks, all five of these probationary firefighters will be working during the day with our training staff to work on basic firefighter skills to prep for the future as well as getting acclimated ... (Full Story & Photos)

We would like to congratulate Chief Steve Sessler on reaching the milestone of 20 years of service with the Ridge Culver/Irondequoit Fire District.

Chief Sessler started his career at Ridge Culver in July of 2002 as a firefighter. Over the years Chief Sessler rose through the ranks of Lieutenant, Captain and finally Fire Chief in 2017. Chief Sessler has seen many changes over his career with the ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Ridge-Culver Fire Association recently attended the Town of Irondequoit Car Show to display their 1939 Ford American LaFrance Antique Firetruck. The Ridge-Culver and Laurelton Fire Associations provide Volunteer Firefighters to Irondequoit Fire District. Please consider joining our team!... (Full Story & Photos)

It has been a busy two months for the Irondequoit Fire District!

Since the consolidation between the former Ridge Culver and Laurelton Fire Districts on May 16th, the IFD has responded to more than 500 calls for service. The calls include but are not limited to: 139 fire calls, 251 EMS calls, 70 MVA's and 36 additional calls for service.

We are honored and proud to provide top-notch professional ... (Full Story & Photos)

Last week at the Town of Irondequoits annual fourth of July celebration, three of our firefighters were honored to read parts of the Declaration of Independence. All three of these members have served or are currently active in the U.S. Military.

Nice job gentleman! ... (Full Story & Photos)

Congratulations to three of IFD's Career Lieutenants who recently completed a two week First Line Supervisor Program hosted by the Fire Department of New York.

Lieutenants Caracci, Serenati and Mastin spent two weeks in New York training with fellow fire officers from around the state on various topics including, TIC operations, Mental preparedness, Communications and more!

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The IFD has open firefighter positions and is seeking letters of interest and resumes from persons interested in a possible transfer ... (Full Story & Photos)