Thank you for your interest in the Rochester Fire Protection District!  We are always looking for new members.  No firefighting or EMS experience is required.  Below are a few requirements of joining and being a member at RFPD:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must live within the Rochester Fire Protection District or directly adjacent to the district.
• Must begin an EMT-Basic course within the first year of membership.  District will reimburse member upon the successful completion of the national licensure exam.
• Must attend 50% of the Monday evening trainings.
• Must attend 20% of calls for service.  The district is averaging approximately 600 calls annually.

If you have any questions concerning membership, you may email Deputy Chief Polley (kirk.polley@rochesterfirerescue.org), call the firehouse at 217-498-7121, or stop by any Monday evening.  Apparatus checks begin at 6:30 PM and training begins at 7 PM.