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)

Earlier today, Riverhead Fire Department units responded to a reported brush fire in the vicinity of the Suffolk County Center on Center Drive in Riverhead. Upon arrival, crews operated at the scene while additional brush and tanker apparatus were requested to assist due to conditions in the area.

Mutual aid assistance was requested from multiple neighboring departments, including Flanders, Eastport, ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Sunday morning, approximately 50 members participated in one of three days of our annual smokehouse SCBA interior firefighter qualifications and bailout recertification.

This hands-on training ensures our members remain proficient and ready to operate safely in immediately dangerous to life and health (IDLH) environments, in accordance with required annual SCBA training standards .

Members also ... (Full Story & Photos)

On April 16, 2026, at approximately 9:55 a.m., the Riverhead Fire Department was activated for a structure fire at 16 Woodcliff Drive, Baiting Hollow. Chief Piotr Kurzyna observed a column of smoke while responding to the scene and a working fire was transmitted to all responding units. Upon Fire Department arrival, a single story, vacant residence with a heavy fire load was located. Chief Kurzyna ... (Full Story & Photos)