Greece Uniformed Fire Officers

09/12/2026

📣Upcoming Retirement Celebration Announcement 📣

Chief Kevin Battaglia will be retiring in just a couple short weeks.

Party information and contacts listed in the image!

09/11/2026

Today marks 25 years since the tragic events of September 11, 2001.

On this solemn anniversary, we pause to remember the 2,977 innocent lives lost, including the 343 FDNY firefighters, 37 Port Authority Police Officers, and 23 NYPD officers who made the ultimate sacrifice.

As firefighters, we carry their legacy with us every day. We honor not only those who lost their lives on September 11th, but also the thousands of first responders who have since suffered and died from illnesses related to their service at Ground Zero.

Please join us in remembering our fallen brothers and sisters, their families, and all those whose lives were forever changed on that day.

We will never forget their sacrifice. We will never forget their courage. We will never forget.

09/08/2026

Happening Now-

North Greece and Ridge Road Units on scene with a vehicle into the home with a person trapped in the vehicle.

NGFD Units - 2C-37, 273, 270, 274
RRFD Units - 250, 258

08/13/2026

Barnard FD with automatic aid from Ridge Road and North Greece are on scene of a working fire in an apartment building on Stonewood Park.

Engines: 223, 224, 253, 254
Trucks: 250, 270
Chiefs: 2c32, 2c35

Barnard Professional Firefighters Local 4030
Ridge Road Professional Firefighters - Local 3794
North Greece Professional Firefighters Local 3827

08/08/2026

Our prayers are with Brother Brett. Please consider donating to help him and his family. 🙏🏻

💚Mayday Alert for the Maladeew family💚

New York’s Brett Malafeew dedicated 22 years of service to the Ridge Road Fire District and was a respected leader within IAFF Local 3794 for much of his career. Before retiring in 2022, he served as Union President and earned the trust of fellow firefighters through his honesty, reliability, and commitment to the profession. During his career, Brett responded to deployments in Texas following Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, assisted with flooding in the City of Binghamton, and supported recovery efforts on Long Island after Hurricane Sandy. He was a familiar presence in the firehouse, regularly covering open shifts and offering guidance to firefighters and officers who sought his advice. Brett retired at the age of 44 with the hope of spending more time with his family after years of dedicated service.

In October 2025, after experiencing ongoing medical concerns, Brett was diagnosed with bladder and prostate cancer that is presumed to be related to his career in the fire service. He underwent a lengthy surgery at the Cleveland Clinic to remove the cancer, but in May 2026 he learned that it had spread to his lymph nodes. Brett continues to face the challenges of job related cancer with determination and resilience. While undergoing treatment, he has become a strong advocate for regular cancer screenings and proper use of personal protective equipment to help protect both active and retired firefighters. At 48 years old, Brett remains committed to supporting the fire service community while continuing his own fight against cancer; let’s show Brett we support him just the same.

https://www.theyardfoundation.org/mayday/malafeew

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07/15/2026

Our thoughts are with the Rochester Fire Fighters Local 1071 today, and with the family and friends of Lt. John Joseph “JJ” as he is laid to rest today.

Many of our officers, units and Battalion Chiefs have been assigned to cover stations respectively as part of a county contingent to cover the City to allow for all companies to attend this morning’s funeral.

Rest in Peace JJ. We’ll take it from here brother.

07/11/2026

On the evening of July 7, 2026, Lt. John "JJ" Joseph passed away after a private and courageous battle with job-related cancer. Lieutenant Joseph dedicated 18 years of service to the citizens of Rochester with the Rochester Fire Department, spending most of his career proudly serving with