Over the last month, all four of our groups had an opportunity to cross train with members of the Rochester Fire Department on marine operations. Marine 1776 (IFD) and Marine 1 (RFD) conducted scenarios of assisting a disable vessel in Lake Ontario before concluding with some cross training on each others vessels and equipment.

IFD is always ready to work and train with our neighboring agencies, ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Irondequoit Fire District has been made aware of phone calls to town residents from individuals claiming to represent the IFD or the Fire Associations and requesting donations.
⚠️ PLEASE BE ADVISED:
These calls are NOT from the Irondequoit Fire District or either Fire Association. This is a scam targeting our community.
💡 The Irondequoit Fire District:
✅ Does NOT solicit donations by phone or ... (Full Story & Photos)

This morning Captain Andy Beyea was presented with the Fire Chiefs award for the work he has done over the last year composing IFD's first ever Internship program. This program which runs approximately 12 weeks will guide interns in gaining hands-on experience in fire service operations, assist in training sessions, and complete structured coursework outlined in the internship syllabus. It also helps ... (Full Story & Photos)

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

Captain Beyea and Lieutenants Moynihan and Sanfilippo 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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On May 21, 2025, the Irondequoit Fire District proudly took delivery of 10 advanced air cleaners generously donated by M.J. Brunin.

These units will be installed at both firehouses to promote a healthier environment.
The air cleaners are designed to remove and destroy a wide range of airborne contaminants, including allergens, dust, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), odors, formaldehyde, toluene, ... (Full Story & Photos)

Congratulations to Battalion Chief Jim Caracci, Lieutenant Ryan Kohlmeier and Firefighter Rob Roth who recently completed the process that awards them the professional designation of "Fire Officer" through the Center for Public Safety Excellence.

This designation program is a voluntary program designed to recognize individuals who demonstrate their excellence in seven measured components including ... (Full Story & Photos)

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)