Fire Dept. launches awareness campaign for increased foot traffic near city schools

ROCHESTER - The Fire Prevention Division for the Rochester Fire Department, in collaboration with the city's public and private schools, recently launched a "School is in Session" campaign, an initiative that was created in response to the city's rapid growth, which has led to an increase in population, pedestrian activity, and motor vehicle traffic. According to officials, there is a noticeable increase in foot traffic at the start of the school year, especially during the beginning and end of...