Shortly before 1:00 PM on Monday, June 9th, the Riverhead Fire Department was dispatched to Home Depot on Old Country Road for reports of smoke in the rear of the building. Upon arrival, crews located a working fire involving a trailer and dumpsters in the rear loading area, prompting the transmission of a 13-35 for a working structure fire.

Firefighters encountered heavy fire conditions involving ... (Full Story & Photos)

This past Saturday, members of the brought an engine down to visit the Riverhead Little League team we proudly sponsor as part of their end-of-season celebration.

The kids had the opportunity to climb inside the engine, look around, and check out some of the equipment we use up close. There was plenty of excitement as the players explored the truck, checked everything out, and enjoyed spending time ... (Full Story & Photos)

Over the Memorial Day weekend, the Riverhead Fire Department remained busy responding to multiple incidents throughout our district.

On Sunday evening, firefighters operated at a motor vehicle accident on Further Lane involving a significant fuel spill entering a storm drain. Crews worked to contain the spill and mitigate hazards in the area alongside responding agencies. New York State DEC Spill ... (Full Story & Photos)

Shortly before 7:30 PM last night, the Riverhead Fire Department responded to a reported smoke condition inside a structure. Upon arrival, 6-2-30 confirmed smoke showing from the structure and transmitted a 13-35 for a working structure fire.

Crews quickly located and extinguished a basement fire, bringing the incident under control before it could extend further. The scene was later turned over ... (Full Story & Photos)

Riverhead Fire Department volunteers handled two separate mulch fires along Old Country Road this afternoon, operating at Gala Fresh and BJ’s Wholesale Club. Crews quickly extinguished both incidents and wet down the surrounding areas to prevent extension.

Our new BRAT (Brush Response Attack Truck), 6-2-8, worked like a champ handling both calls and continues to prove itself as a valuable addition ... (Full Story & Photos)