Riverhead FD held a joint drill with Brookhaven FD on Sunday. The drill included structure fires and ventilation. We also introduced our new tanker, the 6-2-7.... (Full Story & Photos)

At 3:15 PM Riverhead was dispatched to Old Farm Road for a structure fire. There was heavy smoke condition upon the arrival of the first units. Ther was a fire on the third-floor family room. Riverhead FD was assisted by Jamesport and Flanders FDs at the scene. Westhampton Beach FD stood by at Riverheads headquarters,
Riverhead Ambulance stood by the scene. The scene was turned over to Riverhead Fire ... (Full Story & Photos)

RFD held a vehicle fire drill. The probationary Firefighters trained on forcible entry for engine compartment fires, possible dangerous contents of vehicles such as propane tanks, gas cans, fireworks etc, advancing attack lines and hose handling and extinguishment. Good turnout and an excellent job by the training committee, 6-2-33, and line officers who helped in the training.... (Full Story & Photos)

Police and firefighters rescued a man who had spent more than an hour in the water after his kayak overturned off Reeves Beach late Sunday afternoon.
The 34-year-old man, who was wearing a life jacket, was transported to Peconic Bay Medical Center by Riverhead Volunteer Ambulance Corps for treatment of hypothermia, Riverhead Police said in a press release.
Riverhead Police responded to a 911 call ... (Full Story & Photos)

A highly informative combined drill Monday night, put on by the Suffolk County PD Aviation Unit. Riverhead Fire Department and Riverhead Volunteer Ambulance Corp were provided training on how to safely work near the helicopter, securing landing zones, loading patients, communications, the capabilities, and limitations of the helicopter along with other topics pertaining to each agency working together. ... (Full Story & Photos)