The Rochester Protectives are one of the few remaining 100% Volunteer Fire Salvage Company’s in the U.S. We provide both fire and non-fire salvage services to the City of Rochester, NY.

The Protectives provide assistance to the City of Rochester Firefighters, some of which include: 

• Covering or removing property
• Recovering family valuables
• Providing ventilation through the use of smoke-ejecting fans
• Set-up of emergency scene lighting
• Pumping out flooded basements
• Securing broken windows and doors

 

It is with the greatest of sadness that I am reporting that after a courageous fight with cancer, past Chief Mark Kirchgessner has passed away. We will have more details as they emerge. Please keep the Kirchgessners and Protectives family in your thoughts as we get through this difficult time. He was the Protectives and the heart and soul of this Company. R.I.P.  

 

There will be a “Special” dinner/mini Banquet

at Quarters at the March 3rd meeting, 2022….