Irondequoit Fire District

Today was an exceptionally busy day for the members of IFD and our neighboring agencies.

Within the first hour of the shift, crews responded mutual aid to the Saint Paul Fire District for a reported house fire. Arriving units quickly confirmed a working fire with reports of entrapment. Firefighters remained on scene for approximately three hours, assisting with hose line advancement, searches, overhaul operations, and assisting fire investigation.

Later, during the lunch hour, crews responded to multiple motor vehicle accidents along Route 590. One incident involved a rollover crash that resulted in serious injuries to the occupant.

In addition to these significant incidents, our companies continued to handle the many "routine" calls for service that keep our crews busy every day. As of this post, IFD has responded to nearly 20 calls for service today.

We would like to extend a special thank you to our members who returned to our stations to staff additional apparatus, as well as our mutual aid partners from the Rochester Fire Department and the West Webster Fire Department who provided station coverage throughout the day. Your support ensures that our community continues to receive the highest level of service when it is needed most.

Yesterday evening at approximately 5:19 PM, Irondequoit Fire District, along with our mutual aid partners from St. Paul Fire Department, Ridge Road Fire District, and Point Pleasant Fire Department, responded to a reported house fire in the district.

First arriving crews confirmed a working fire in a two-story residential home with smoke showing from the structure. Firefighters quickly located and extinguished the fire in the kitchen area while simultaneously conducting searches to ensure all occupants were safely out of the home.

During those searches, firefighters rescued one dog and two cats from the structure. The dog was found unconscious and barely breathing. Firefighters and Irondequoit Ambulance personnel immediately began oxygen therapy and resuscitation efforts using specialized pet rescue equipment. Thanks to the quick actions of responders, the puppy responded well and was alert and acting normally by the end of the incident.

This successful rescue was made possible in part by recent animal rescue training completed by Irondequoit firefighters, led by Dr. Sam Kalis of Irondequoit Animal Hospital, as well as pet oxygen masks and equipment donated through the Fetch Foundation.

The fire was brought under control within approximately 15 minutes. While the fire damage was largely contained to the kitchen area, the home sustained significant smoke and water damage throughout and is currently uninhabitable. Four residents were displaced and are being assisted by the American Red Cross.

Smoke detectors inside the home played an important role in alerting neighbors, who reported seeing and smelling smoke while hearing the alarms sounding.

We would like to thank Irondequoit Police Department, Irondequoit Ambulance, and all assisting mutual aid agencies for their support and teamwork during this incident.

On Tuesday May 5th, members of the Irondequoit Fire District including Fire Chief Shane Metcalfe, Captain Jeffrey Serenati and Lieutenant Michael Nicosia attended the 2026 Seneca Waterways Council Recognition Dinner. The Irondequoit Fire District was awarded the "William H. Spurgeon III" Award, for the "Highest Recognition for Individuals and Organizations Contributing Significant Leadership to the Exploring Program". The Irondequoit Fire District Explorer Program, which guides youths aged 14-18 towards opportunities volunteering in the Fire Service, along with preparing them for careers in the Fire Service. The IFD Explorer Post started in the early 1960's, then chartered through the Ridge Culver Fire District and has continued on with the merge and consolidation of the Laurelton and Ridge Culver Fire Districts in 2022. The post was recognized for over 63 years of continuous service, and is the longest standing in the Seneca Waterways Council. Many thanks to the Seneca Waterways Council for the recognition, and for the post advisors over the last 63 years for creating service, leadership and pride in Fire Exploring and the Fire Service in general!