The City of Rochester offers a range of community development services. The city operates through economic development and public works departments. Its police department is responsible for public safety from various crimes. The City of Rochester also governs a fire department that specializes in fire suppression and firefighting services. Its fire department is also responsible for public education. It has operations in New Hampshire. The city s human resources department maintains employment records and personnel files. It also develops and organizes various employee recognition programs. The City of Rochester s school department offers educational services to students in kindergarten through grade 12.