Just before 8 o’clock this morning Ridge-Culver responded for the report of an apartment on fire on Strathmore circle. 1C-18 arrived to find smoke showing from the ground floor apartment and declared a working fire. E-182’s crew made quick work of the fire which was knocked down and placed under control in less than 10 minutes from the time of dispatch. 1 dog was rescued from the apartment which suffered ... (Full Story & Photos)

In light of the current pandemic, the Ridge Culver Fire Department has adopted the advice of the Monroe County Health Department and our Medical Director and made some large scale changes to our operational model.

Our service to the public is our main mission. We are here to serve you and we must make these changes to ensure that we're able to continue to provide the highest levels of service during ... (Full Story & Photos)

At 5:55pm on Friday March 6th, Ridge Culver responded for the report of the apartment on fire on Portland Ct. While responding units were advised that a back up call was received also reporting a fire in a ground level apartment. E182 arrived and confirmed smoke and flames showing from the first floor apartment and proceeded to stretch a line. A short time later a working fire was declared. The occupant ... (Full Story & Photos)

A pleasant surprise greeted the on duty firefighters this past Valentine's Day. Girl Scout Troop 60141 stopped by and dropped off some homemade Valentine's Day cards for the firefighters. Thank you very much!... (Full Story & Photos)

One of Rochester's finest stopped by the firehouse today! Thank you, Lou Gramm, for entrusting our staff to install a child safety seat for his family. We never know who will stop by the firehouse!... (Full Story & Photos)