Ridge Culver Fire, along with our mutual aid partners responded for the reported apartment fire with people trapped last Thursday Morning. Engine 182 arrived on scene with smoke and flames showing from a garden style apartment complex. It was quickly determined that everyone was out of the building. Fire attack along with search, ventilation and overhaul quickly ensued. There was heavy damage to the ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Ridge Culver career staff had the opportunity this morning, to all get together for a meeting and take a group photo afterwards. We all thank you for your continued support of your local fire department.... (Full Story & Photos)

Congratulations to prospective new member, Andrew Koenig, who has been sworn in as a prospective volunteer firefighter. Welcome to the team! ... (Full Story & Photos)

As the school year draws to a close, many schools in the area host a "Mock DWI" crash to show the tragedies of drunk or impaired driving. Ridge Culver firefighters participated at Bishop Kearney High school this afternoon, demonstrating an auto extrication, complete with "injured" and "deceased" occupants.

The program starts inside the school hosted by the Irondequoit Police Department, reviewing ... (Full Story & Photos)

Last night Ridge Culver units responded mutual aid to Laurelton for the report of a house fire on Bay Shore blvd. Laurelton’s Chief went on location with smoke showing and instructed Ridge Culver’s E182 to pull a line and begin fire suppression. This incident eventually went to a second alarm assignment bringing in additional manpower. 183 and 188 also responded to the scene and the cause of the fire ... (Full Story & Photos)