MISSION STATEMENT
The Rochester Fire Protection District exists to meet the needs created by a wide variety of crisis situations that demand a quick, efficient, and professional emergency response.

We strive to provide the highest quality service while maximizing the productivity of our staff and reducing costs whenever possible. We will do as much as we can within the limitations of our resources to protect lives and property and limit the degree of human suffering when called to emergencies.

It is through our prevention, education, and training efforts that we strive to prevent, prepare for, or otherwise limit the extent of any fire or other emergency.

RFPD PERSONNEL
Meet the talented Fire and EMS professionals
of Rochester Fire Protection District

RO 5 John Archer
FF/EMT-B

CHIEF

RO 6 Kirk Polley
FF/EMT-B

DEPUTY CHIEF

RO 25 Matthew Sunderland
FF/EMT-B

Captain

RO 41 Brian Gilley
FF/EMT-P

Captain, Training Coordi

RO 14 Jacob Clampet
FF/EMT-B

RO 16 Jarred Borell
FF/EMT-B

RO 22 Tom Patterson EMR

RO 24 Jeff Deters
FF

RO 30 Kaleb Sullivan
FF/EMT-B

RO 32 Ben Reyne
FF/EMT-B

RO 34 Luke Dickey
FF

RO 39 Elizabeth Robertson EMT-B

RO 40 Jacob Durocher FF/EMT-B

RO 42 Kevin Prior
FF/ EMT-B

RO 45 Nick Trader
FF/EMT-B

Technology and Communications Administrator

RO 49 Christine Gilley EMT-P

Board Members

Meeting Minutes

Gary McBride Board President	Brian Churchill Board Secretary	Ed Johnson Board Treasurer

David Taft Board Trustee	Martin Fairchild Board Trustee

JOIN OUR DEPARTMENT
We are always looking for courageous, dedicated and motivated individuals to join our department as firefighters and/or EMTs.

It’s a great way to give back to the community and develop skills that will serve you for a lifetime. If you are at least 18 years of age, have a high school diploma or equivalent, and live in or near the RFPD district, you’re eligible to apply. No experience required.

Email us and we’ll be in contact about this exciting opportunity.

FLEET APPARATUS
A high-functioning and well-maintained apparatus fleet is one of the keys to successful fire and emergency services operations.

The apparatus deployed by RFPD have specific functions ranging from pumping water to carrying advanced life support equipment, along with secondary functions. While Firefighters, Emergency Medical Technicians, and members are our most valuable asset, RFPD apparatus are also an important component of the District's service delivery mission.

ENGINE 1

2021 Sutphen with a 1000-gallon water tank, 20-gallon foam tank and 1500-gallon per minute pump with side mount controls, and 5-person cab.

ENGINE 2

2007 Pierce with a 1000-gallon water tank, 1250-gallon per minute pump with top mount controls and 4-person cab.

TENDER

2009 Toyne/Kenworth engine/tender with a 3000-gallon water tank, 1000-gallon per minute pump with side mount controls and 2-person cab.

	CONTACT INFO
ROCHESTER Fire Protection District	700 East Main Rochester, IL 62563	217-498-7121 For Emergencies, Call 911	About Us Public Information	Member Section Contact Us

MISSION STATEMENTThe Rochester Fire Protection District exists to meet the needs created by a wide variety of crisis situations that demand a quick, efficient, and professional emergency response.

RFPD PERSONNELMeet the talented Fire and EMS professionalsof Rochester Fire Protection District

RO 5 John ArcherFF/EMT-B

CHIEF

RO 6 Kirk PolleyFF/EMT-B

DEPUTY CHIEF

RO 25 Matthew Sunderland FF/EMT-B

Captain

RO 41 Brian Gilley FF/EMT-P

Captain, Training Coordi

RO 14 Jacob ClampetFF/EMT-B

RO 16 Jarred Borell FF/EMT-B

RO 22 Tom Patterson EMR

RO 24 Jeff DetersFF

RO 30 Kaleb SullivanFF/EMT-B

RO 32 Ben ReyneFF/EMT-B

RO 34 Luke Dickey FF

RO 39 Elizabeth Robertson EMT-B

RO 40 Jacob Durocher FF/EMT-B

RO 42 Kevin PriorFF/ EMT-B

RO 45 Nick TraderFF/EMT-B

Technology and Communications Administrator

RO 49 Christine Gilley EMT-P

Board Members

Meeting Minutes

Gary McBrideBoard President

Brian ChurchillBoard Secretary

Ed JohnsonBoard Treasurer

David TaftBoard Trustee

Martin FairchildBoard Trustee

JOIN OUR DEPARTMENTWe are always looking for courageous, dedicated and motivated individuals to join our department as firefighters and/or EMTs.

FLEET APPARATUSA high-functioning and well-maintained apparatus fleet is one of the keys to successful fire and emergency services operations.

ENGINE 1

2021 Sutphen with a 1000-gallon water tank, 20-gallon foam tank and 1500-gallon per minute pump with side mount controls, and 5-person cab.

ENGINE 2

2007 Pierce with a 1000-gallon water tank, 1250-gallon per minute pump with top mount controls and 4-person cab.

TENDER

2009 Toyne/Kenworth engine/tender with a 3000-gallon water tank, 1000-gallon per minute pump with side mount controls and 2-person cab.

SQUAD 1

2012 Chevrolet Suburban EMS Response vehicle capable of carrying 4 members.

SQUAD 2

2018 Ford F-250 crew cab pick-up truck.

SQUAD 3

2004 EVI/International 16’ walk-in rescue vehicle with 6-member capacity.

BRUSH TRUCK 1

1999 Ford F-550 4-wheel drive brush quick attack unit with a 2-person cab.

PARADE VEHICLE

Fully restored 1947 Willys Jeep.

BRUSH TRUCK 2

1989 Towers/International brush-support unit with 2-person cab.

BOAT

1986 16’ Jon boat with 25 HP Evinrude outboard motor.