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EAST ROCHESTER VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT--125 YEARS OF SERVICE
EAST ROCHESTER VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT--125 YEARS OF SERVICE

EAST ROCHESTER VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT--125 YEARS OF SERVICE

Submitted July 2023 by Anita M. Mance, Historian

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On May 23, 1898, a group of businessmen from Despatch (as East Rochester was known until 1906) met at Branshaud’s Hall on East Commercial Street to set up the first fire department.  On May 29th, the first official meeting was held, and the Despatch Fire District was formed.  During subsequent meetings committees were formed to find estimates for needed equipment, as well as for property and a fire hall.  It was determined that $1800.00 was the amount needed to outfit this first department.  Equipment included:  one dozen rubber coats, boots, and helmets, a...
ATTENTION BUSINESS OWNERS ATTENTION BUSINESS OWNERS

ATTENTION BUSINESS OWNERS

The East Rochester Fire Department Needs YOUR help

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ATTENTION BUSINESS OWNERS: The East Rochester Fire Department needs you help! The ER Fire Department is attempting to update over 200 business PRE-PLANS that are intended to be used in the event of an emergency. Information to be collected includes the Business Contact(s), a Site Plan, a reference to the locations of utilities and any exposure to risks. You can help by completing an...
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THE CLASS OF ‘65

THE CLASS OF ‘65

Three years ago, I wrote about the Class of 1927—celebrating their 95th anniversary.  I gathered information from the high school journal of a member of the class, Josephine Furman.  Last year, I wrote about the Class of 1944—using writings from their Gagashoan and interviews with two class members, Nick Verzella and Tom Conners.     

This summer I have chosen to write about the Class of 1965 (my class), the largest class in the history of our school district.

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