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Sincere notes from people who didn't need to say anything. Generally people call the fire department when things are at their worst. We meet people when they are in crisis: an injury, severe medical problem or everything they own might be threatened by fire. We don't do what we do for the thank you's. In fact, it can take a while for people to process the .... "what just happened" of an event. Occasionally we receive a note or a card. It is nice to hear from people (in calmer times) how much our jobs can affect them.

Our reply: ...
you're more than welcome!!

Thank you for your participation and support at the 15th Annual Transportation Fair held on Saturday, May 16, at Goose Egg Park, co-sponsored by PAIIR, the Rochester School District's Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) program and Rochester Public Works. PAIIR's mission is to strengthen families with young children through education and support.  The Transportation Fair is a great way to reach many families by providing a fun, free activity for parents and children to do together. The children (and parents) absolutely loved the vehicles displayed and the valuable resources available.  We hope you enjoyed your time as well.  This event simply would not be possible without your generous support.  Your time, vehicle(s), and enthusiasm are greatly appreciated.  We thank you, and the families of Rochester thank you.  We hope to see you next year.
-Peggy O'Toole-Martin, PAIIR Program Manager

Thank you so much for presenting fire extinguisher safety to P-B employees.  It was one of our most popular classes this year!  We sincerely appreciate the time and efforts of you and your men.  Thanks also for all the Rochester Fire Department does to keep area residents and businesses safe. 
-Jayne, Miliene, and Karen, P-B Human Resources

I just wanted to say thank you for the strobe smoke detector for my son.  He is excited about getting it installed.  As important as this is, it is something a person wants to have but doesn't spend the money to get it. Thanks so much for the extra effort into getting it to my son-in-law.  I always knew that firefighters were "special people" - God Bless! Marcia Holland  

I just wanted to write and say a huge THANK YOU to the team who was on the scene of my accident April 17 near Rocky Creek Drive NE.  I was pretty upset at the time and did not properly thank everyone.  I appreciate the care in which I was handled.  Your professionalism is the BEST.  Thanks to all who assisted me during that difficult time.
-Jennifer Taylor

Thank you for your participation and support at the 14th Annual Transportation Fair held on Saturday, May 17, at Goose Egg Park, co-sponsored by PAIIR, the Rochester School District's Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) program and Rochester Public Works.

PAIIR's mission is to strengthen families with young children through education and support.  The Transportation Fair is a great way to reach many families by providing a fun, free activity for parents and children to do together.

The children (and parents) absolutely loved the vehicles displayed and the valuable resources available.  We hope you enjoyed your time as well.  This event simply would not be possible without your generous support.  Your time, vehicle(s), and enthusiasm are greatly appreciated.  We thank you, and the families of Rochester thank you.  We hope to see you next year!
- Peggy O'Toole-Martin
PAIIR Program Manager

-Michelle Grebin
PAIIR Secretary

We are sorry to report that an employee of Precision Pumping; a sub-contractor who is working on the Bio-Business Center, sustained an injury yesterday, June 2, 2008, resulting in a broken leg.  A conversation with Precision Pumping this morning confirms the employee is resting and recovering in the hospital.  Thanks to the fast response and training from both the local emergency services and our onsite crisis management team we were able to get the employee stabilized and lowered to the ground with minimal delay.  Our teams practice this type of rescue on every project so we are prepared if a situation arises.  Our thoughts are with the injured worker and we wish him a speedy recovery.
-David Molda, Sr. Vice Pres of Ops/Terry Hukriede, Safety Director
Adolfson & Peterson Construction  

We want to thank you for being presentors.  Your presentation was very well done and interesting to both the kids and adults alike!  You helped make this the largest Safety Camp ever with 57 kids!  Thank you so much.
-Kelly, American Red Cross

On behalf of the Rochester Jaycees, I would like to thank the Rochester Fire Department for once again participating in the Rochester Jaycees Fourth of July Kiddie Parade.  The children really enjoyed seeing the truck and talking with the firefighters.  We also really appreciated the offer of the firefighters to lead the parade with the truck.  It was a very nice touch and generated alot of positive comments from the parents in attendance.  We look forward to another parade next year and hope that your department can once again be part of the event.
-Jason Rosha, Rochester Jaycees Parade Chairperson

A thank you phone call was received from the victim of a motorcycle vs. car crash on June 19th.  He sends his thank you to the firefighters that responded and for all that they did for him.  The caller stated he was not wearing a helmet and had received very serious head injuries.  He is very grateful to be alive thanks to the RFD crew's actions.

As you are aware, my husband Wayne Clark, passed away on June 7 after a 5 week illness with pancreatic cancer.  Wayne was a retired RFD Captain, the father of retired Captain Russ Clark, and retired Battalian Chief Dan Dinneen's father-in-law.  The Fire Department's presence and participation in Wayne's funeral was very important to our family.  The "four 5s" alarm, honor guard, and trucks leading the procession to Calvary Cemetary were a very personal and meaningful tribute to Wayne. 
-Jane Clark

A note to express our "thanks" for your time, talents, and equipment you donated and shared with all of us at the Good Shepherd National Night Out event held on August 5th.  This was our 2nd annual Neighborhood National Night Out and we had around 140 in attendance, and a most beautiful summer evening.  Thank you for all you do for the City of Rochester!
-Gaylene Ryan, on behalf of the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Evangelism Committee

Thank you for helping to make Homestead Village's 2008 National Night Out a success!
-From the staff at Homestead Village

Thank you for sending Deputy Chief Lyle Felsch to represent RFD at the honor ceremony for Nicholas Aaron Seavy last Saturday.  It added a great deal to the importance of the occasion both in the eyes of Nicholas, his family, and the 80 young men present at the ceremony.  Chief Felsch represented RFD well in his full regalia, and also in his approachable manner with the young men.  I believe he successfully raised the esteem of firefighters and the career of firefighting in the eyes of these young men.
-Brian Cragun