As we begin the New Year, the Riverhead Fire Department would like to thank our community for its continued support.

In 2025, our volunteers responded to 1,456 alarms, including 11 working fires, representing an increase of 21 calls compared to the previous year. These responses reflect the dedication, training, and commitment of our members who are ready to serve 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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Very early this morning, members of the Riverhead Fire Department were dispatched to provide mutual aid to the Wading River Fire Department for a working residential structure fire in their district.

Our crews assisted with fireground operations alongside multiple neighboring departments under challenging conditions, including strong winds and icy surfaces. Thanks to the coordinated efforts of all ... (Full Story & Photos)

Just before 6:30 PM last night, we were dispatched for reports of heavy smoke in the area of Sound Ave & Edwards Ave. Units located a brush/mulch fire to the west of the reported area.

Crews responded with our ladder truck, brush truck, engines, and tanker, working quickly to contain and extinguish the fire before it could spread further.

We also requested mutual aid from the Wading River Fire Department, ... (Full Story & Photos)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Riverhead Fire District Election 2025

The Riverhead Fire District conducted their annual election and the results are as follows:
48 year member, Ex Chief and current Chairman of the Board of Fire Commissioners, John Tradeski Jr. was reelected to the Board of Fire Commissioners.
Total votes cast were 397.
John Tradeski Jr., received 206
Dawn Jacobs received 142
Richard Campbell ... (Full Story)

This evening the Riverhead Fire Department proudly participated in the annual Christmas Parade, and we had an absolute blast! Our members loved seeing everyone out along the route, and we especially had fun handing out candy to all the kids (and a few adults, too!).

The photos below were taken while we were lined up and getting ready to roll—thank you to everyone who came out to support the community ... (Full Story & Photos)