Irondequoit Fire District - Monroe County, NY

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Public Meeting Schedule

Irondequoit Fire District

Board of Fire Commissioners

Meeting Schedule:

All meetings will be located at the Culver Road Fire Station, 2960 Culver Road, Rochester, NY 14622, from 6:30pm to 9pm. All meetings are open to the public. Anyone who wishes to address the Board must do so in writing. The request should be made to the attention of the District Secretary prior to the start of the meeting.

2025 Regular meeting dates are as follows:

~~March 17th~~ MOVED TO 3/24
March 24th
April 7th
April 21st
May 5th
May 19th
June 2nd
June 16th
July 7th
July 21st
August 4th
August 18th
September 1st
September 15th
October 6th
October 13th (Public Budget Hearing and Final Adoption)
October 20th
November 3rd
November 17th
December 1st
December 9th (Election Only, NO MEETING)
December 15th
December 29th

Agenda

There may be additional agenda items brought forth before the BOFC prior to or at the regular meetings not listed on the posted agenda template.

All meetings of the Fire District
are open to the public and will comply
with all Executive Orders for social distancing.

**Please note, the meeting minutes are not able to be read on mobile devices. The format should be easily read on a computer with any browser.

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2025 Incidents
Jan	245
Feb	267
March	331
April	287
May
June
July
Aug
Sept
Oct
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Dec
Total	1130

Past Year Incidents
2022	3248
2023	3050
2024	3094

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Prevent, Prepare, Protect

Marine 1776 is in service!

Captain Jeff Serenati, April 07

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)

Vigilant Apparatus Operators course

Captain Jeff Serenati, April 07

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)

Fire Commissioners Meeting Date Change

District Secretary Rodd Riesenberger, March 17

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)

2024 Year in review

Captain Jeff Serenati, January 27

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)

Annual Ice Rescue training concludes

Captain Jeff Serenati, January 18

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)

Information on Carbon Monoxide poisoning

Captain Jeff Serenati, December 22

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)

Fire District Election

District Secretary Rodd Riesenberger, December 10

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)

Explore Alumni from 1966 to 1970 Greg Merrick, Dennis Erbland, Walt Holahan, Jerry Prince, Jim Turner & Joe Campanella

Ridge Culver Fire Association hosts explorer post alumni dinner

Captain Jeff Serenati, November 24

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)