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Return to Barn Fire (Sound Avenue)

Firefighter James Niewadomski/Photos by Firefighter Shawn Rosco, November 14

Early yesterday morning, just before 7:00 AM, Riverhead Fire Department units returned to the scene of the barn fire on Sound Avenue after smoke was observed coming from the remaining debris.

Crews located smoldering material within the collapsed rubble and worked to fully extinguish the remaining hotspots. The Riverhead Town Highway Department responded with a payloader to assist in moving debris, ... (Full Story & Photos)

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No Caption MVA/Vehicle Fire (Riverhead Landing Apts)

Firefighter James Niewadomski/Photos by Ex-Chief Steve Beal, November 14

On Thursday, November 13th, just before 5:00 PM, the Riverhead Fire Department was dispatched to the Riverhead Landing Apartments at 1145 Middle Road for a reported heavy rescue involving a vehicle into a tree with a vehicle fire.

Units arrived on scene and confirmed a working vehicle fire. The vehicle had also struck a fire hydrant. Firefighters quickly stretched a line and extinguished the fire ... (Full Story & Photos)

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Additional Barn Fire Photos

Firefighter James Niewadomski/Photos by Firefighter Willie Burns, November 14

One of our members captured these from a different position on the scene, giving a better look at the size of the fire and the coordinated work of all responding units.
Thank you again to all mutual aid agencies who assisted or stood by.... (Full Story & Photos)

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No Caption 🚨 Last Night’s Barn Fire on Sound Avenue 🚨

Firefighter James Niewadomski/Photos by Ex-Chief Steve Beal & Ex-Capt. DJ Visek, November 13

On Wednesday evening, Riverhead Fire Department responded to a significant barn fire on Sound Avenue involving two structures and multiple hazards including farm equipment, vehicles, propane and diesel tanks.

Thanks to the quick actions of our firefighters, mutual aid partners, and first responders on scene, crews were able to bring the fire under control and safely evacuate 21 pigs from the burning ... (Full Story & Photos)

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🔥 Joey D Foundation Training at Riverhead FD - Day 1🔥

Firefighter James Niewadomski/Photos by Ex-Chief Steve Beal, November 08

Yesterday, the Riverhead Fire Department was proud to host live-fire training exercises for the Joey D Foundation at our training grounds.

Firefighters and instructors from Houston, Detroit, and New York City joined forces to provide hands-on, realistic training for 40 students from across the country. The Joey D Foundation — established in honor of FDNY Firefighter Joseph “Joey D” DiBernardo — continues ... (Full Story & Photos)

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