Rockford Fire Department
Protecting Rockford, Greenfield & Rockford Township Since 1948
Who We Are
The Rockford Fire Department has proudly served the City of Rockford, City of Greenfield, and Rockford Township since 1948. Our dedicated volunteer firefighters and rescue personnel respond to fires, medical emergencies, water rescues, and more — 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
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24/7 response to fires, medical emergencies, vehicle accidents, and water rescues across our community.
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From open houses to school visits and public events, we're proud to be part of the Rockford community.
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We're always looking for dedicated volunteers. No experience required — we'll train you.
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Rockford Fire Department
The Rockford Fire Dept. proudly serves the City of Rockford, Rockford Township and City of Greenfield
Tornado Siren Activation - No Emergency![]()
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The tornado siren near the compost site activated again today. Public Works has been troubleshooting this siren and has replaced most of its components, but it appears to have malfunctioned again.![]()
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There is no emergency at this time.![]()
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Please always treat a siren activation as a real emergency and take appropriate shelter precautions. We will let the community know as soon as it’s an all-clear.![]()
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If you ever have questions or concerns, you can call 911 or reach the Rockford Fire Department directly.![]()
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Thank you for your patience while Public Works continues working on a permanent fix.
☀️🥵Not everyone experiences heat in the same way and some people are more at risk of its health impacts than others. ![]()
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People have different tolerances to heat based on factors like age, health conditions, acclimation, and even socioeconomic circumstances. ![]()
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Some groups—like older adults, young children and people who are pregnant or have certain medical conditions—are more vulnerable to heat-related illnesses. ![]()
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People who work outdoors or don’t have access to air conditioning are also at greater risk.![]()
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Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke, when in doubt call 911. ![]()
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More information can be found here —![]()
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www.health.state.mn.us/communities/environment/climate/extremeheat.html
Come see us at Tractor Supply in Greenfield today from 10-1 to get your raffle tickets.
SPARKLERS ARE DANGEROUS, TOO![]()
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Many people think sparklers are harmless fireworks that are safe for children to use, but THEY ARE NOT!![]()
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Sparklers can get VERY HOT, reaching temperatures between 1,200 and 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit at their tips when ignited. These temperatures are hot enough to melt gold and can cause serious burns and ignite flammable materials. Sparkler safety is crucial. ![]()
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Here are a few safety tips:![]()
* Always supervise children when they are using sparklers. Make sure they understand how to handle them safely and never allow young children to handle sparklers unsupervised.![]()
* Only use sparklers outdoors in open areas and away from buildings, trees and other flammable materials.![]()
* Encourage everyone using sparklers to wear closed-toe shoes and avoid loose-fitting clothing that could catch fire.![]()
* Light one at a time and make sure everyone keeps a safe distance from each other to avoid accidents.![]()
* Have a bucket of water or hose nearby to extinguish used sparklers. Dunk used sparklers into water immediately after they burn out.![]()
* Never wave sparklers near others, especially children or pets.![]()
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www.nfpa.org/fireworks
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Rockford, MN 55373