Cutchogue Fire Department

06/23/2026

71st Annual Mattituck Strawberry Festival

Each June, the Mattituck Lions Club host their annual Strawberry Festival.

The festival, is now in its 71st year has grown to become one of the largest events of the year on the East End of Long Island, and now includes a carnival, vendors, music and fireworks.

The event draws thousands of people to the festival grounds located on Route 48 in Mattituck over the course of Fathers Day weekend each year.

The Cutchogue Fire Department, along with departments from the North Fork, assisted the Mattituck Fire Department providing EMS and Fire coverage for the festival and the firework shows.

On Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights, CFD firefighters manned an engine for fireworks at the festival, while on Sunday afternoon an eager crew of EMT's from CFD stood by on the festival grounds with the Mattituck Rescue Squad in the event of any medical emergencies.

The Cutchogue Fire Department would like to congratulate the Mattituck Lions Club on another successful year, and thank them for all that they do for our community.

Units: Ambulance 8-5-16, Engine 8-5-2

https://www.cutchoguefiredept.org/news/1526/71st-Annual-Mattituck-Lions--Strawberry-Festival

06/17/2026

CFD responds to overnight MVA - Heavy Rescue - Rollover

Early Monday morning at the Stroke of Midnight the Cutchogue Fire Department was dispatched to a reported Motor Vehicle Accident on Eugenes Rd in Cutchogue.

Police and Fire Department units arrived to find a single vehicle accident in which a small sedan had left the roadway striking trees and bushes that caused the vehicle to rollover coming to rest on its roof.

The sedan suffered substantial damages causing the one occupant to be trapped in his vehicle.

Firefighters using hydraulic rescue tools "Jaws of Life" from Heavy Rescue Truck 8--5--5 arrived and went to work stabilizing the vehicle and removing the front and rear driver side doors so that EMS personnel can treat him.

The driver was packaged and transported to Peconic Bay Medical Center in Riverhead with non-life threatening injuries.

Units were on scene for approximately 45 minutes.

Southold Town Police Units were on scene to investigate the crash.

This was the first of 3 calls during the overnight hours.

Volunteers also responded to an EMS alarm at 5:40 am in which a patient suffered severe lacerations, resulting in an medivac transport to Stony Brook University Hospital by Suffolk Count Police Helicopter. The helicopter landed at the Cutchogue Fire Department grounds where a landing zone was established by CFD Firefighters.

Thank You to everyone who assisted and continue to respond to any emergency.

Over the past week CFD volunteers have responded to 18 calls.

Units: Chiefs 8-5-30 & 32, Captain 8-5-50, Heavy Rescue 8-5-5, Engine 8-5-4, Ambulance 8-5-16, Fire Police 8-5-6,

Mutual Aid: Stony Brook Paramedic First Responder - Medic 1 & 2, Southold Town Police Department

https://www.cutchoguefiredept.org/news/1525/CFD--responds-to-overnight-MVA---Heavy-Rescue---Rollover

06/12/2026

Field Day at Cutchogue East School

Field day at school is already fun, but when the fire engines shows up, kids go wild.

On Thursday, members of the Cutchogue and Mattituck Fire Department made a special appearance at this years Field Day at Cutchogue East School to help the students cool off as they participated in a series of events throughout the day.

The kids at had a great time, but so did our firefighters!

Thank you to the staff of Cutchogue East School for inviting us to be a part of your day..

Units: CFD - Pride in our Community

https://www.cutchoguefiredept.org/news/1524/Field-Day-at-Cutchogue-East-School

06/10/2026

2026 Victoria-Glover Memorial Scholarship Breakfast: Thank You for Your Support!

On Sunday morning June 7th the Cutchogue Fire Department held an "all you can eat" Buffet Breakfast fundraiser at the firehouse.

For over 40 years, on the first Sunday in June, the members of the Cutchogue Fire Department have been holding this annual fundraising breakfast to benefit the CFD Scholarship Fund.

Beginning at 8:00 a.m. over 200 friends, families and supporters from the community filled the firehouse to enjoy pancakes, eggs, french toast and many other traditional breakfast foods served by Cutchogue's Bravest.

Through the continued support of the community, all proceeds from these breakfasts allow the Cutchogue Fire Department to award several Scholarships each year to graduating High School Seniors.

Over the years the CFD has had the honor to award over $150,000.00 in scholarships in memory of Stanley Victoria and Wayne Glover.
( Previous story: http://www.cutchoguefiredept.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=866 )

The CFD would like to thank the community for their continued support and help as we work together help educate the youth of our community.

THANK YOU FROM THE OFFICERS AND MEMBERS OF CFD

Units: CFD - Pride in our Community

https://www.cutchoguefiredept.org/news/1523/2026-Victoria-Glover-Memorial-Scholarship-Breakfast-Thank-You-for-Your-Support

06/04/2026

Throwback Thursday - 1970's MVA

This week we look back at images from a motor vehicle accident occurring in 1970's where a car ran off the roadway and into a tree.

The accident occurred at an unknown location in Cutchogue

Pictured in the picture is CFD's 1966 utility truck, vintage Southold Town Police Cars and a private ambulance.

CFD's Rescue squad was among the first local Fire departments to provide First Aid service beginning in the 1930's.

The Cutchogue Fire Department would respond to assist anyone who was injured or sick and now be able to treat them until the local doctor or ambulance would arrive. Back then the ambulances were provided by the local hospitals, funeral homes and eventually private ambulance service.

The squad would continue to operate in this fashion, providing what is now called "First Responder" service until the 1980's.

1989 marked a significant milestone in CFD history. During this year Cutchogue Fire Department would start to provide full Ambulance Service to the residents to the Cutchogue Fire District. Unlike before, CFD would now not only respond, but also transport the victims to area hospitals themselves. This new service would save valuable time that was often wasted waiting for a private ambulance to arrive.

The Cutchogue Fire Department is proud of our 98 years of dedicated service to the community. We are always looking for any old & historical articles representing our past for display on our website and in our new firehouse.

Community members who have photographs, newspaper clippings, or historical artifacts related to the Cutchogue Fire Department are encouraged to contact the website team at [email protected] or reach out to the firehouse at 734-6907.

Photos and clippings can be scanned and safely returned to their owners.

Thank you to everyone who has already contributed to this ongoing project.

Please visit our historical photo galleries for a look back into our proud history https://www.cutchoguefiredept.org/apps/public/gallery/?gallery=Historical

Units: CFD - Proud of our History

https://www.cutchoguefiredept.org/news/1515/Throwback-Thursday---1970s-MVA-

06/02/2026

Congratulations Jeanette from your CFD family!
A well deserved honor. Thank you for all you do for the community.

Join the celebration as Jeanette Cooper is honored as the Southold Fourth of July parade grand marshal for her kindness and community spirit.

05/29/2026

It's Back! - Annual Victoria-Glover Scholarship Fundraising Breakfast: SUNDAY June 7th 8am-Noon

For over the nearly 40 years, on the first Sunday in June, the members of the Cutchogue Fire Department host an annual fundraising breakfast to benefit the Scholarship fund.

After a 2 year pause due to our firehouse construction, the annual breakfast makes a return.

This years fundraising breakfast will be held Sunday June 7th from 8:00 a.m. until Noon at our Firehouse located at 260 New Suffolk Rd.

The cost for the breakfast is $15 for Adults and $8 for children.

This is an "all you can eat" Buffet style breakfast that includes eggs, bacon, sausage, pancakes, French toast, fruit and much more.

Please come out and bring your family and friends, see our new firehouse and join us for breakfast at CFD.

Through the continued support of the community, all proceeds from these breakfasts allow the Cutchogue Fire Department to award several Scholarships each year to graduating High School Seniors.

Over the years the CFD has had the honor to award over $150,000.00 in scholarships in memory of Stanley Victoria and Wayne Glover.

The CFD would like to thank the community for their continued support and help as we work together help educate the youth of our community.

We would like to thank everyone who continues to support of this great event.

Please take the time to read the following story for the history of the Breakfast.

2018 Suffolk Times Story: http://www.cutchoguefiredept.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=866

Units: CFD - Pride in our Community

https://www.cutchoguefiredept.org/news/1521/Its-Back---Annual-Victoria-Glover-Scholarship-Fundraising-Breakfast-SUNDAY-June-7th-8am-Noon

05/27/2026

Memorial Day 2026 - Honor and Remember

Memorial Day is a day set aside to remember and pay tribute to the brave men and women of the US Military who gave their lives so we may continue to enjoy the freedoms of our country.

On Monday morning despite the rain, the officers & members of the CFD, the CFD Marching Band, Ladies Auxiliary, and CFD Juniors marched through the streets of Mattituck as participants in the Annual Southold Town Memorial Day Parade in their honor.

The parade, which was held this year in Mattituck, began at 10 AM following a short ceremony at the corner of Pike Street and Wickham Avenue. It included Veterans of the United States Armed Forces, various school and community groups, and many of our local fire departments.

There were many spectators along the route, many waving small flags and applauding as the participants marched by. The parade continued through the heart of Mattituck and concluded at the Mattituck Fire Department.

Earlier in the weekend in, a contingent of members from the Cutchogue FD came together on Saturday morning to place flags on the graves of our local Military Veterans and CFD members that are buried in the Cutchogue Cemeteries in preparation for Memorial Day.

These flags represent a small token of appreciation in recognition of the US Military Veterans and CFD members that have served both the Country and our community.

The graves of CFD members were additionally marked with a bronze grave marker that will remain year round. This is part of an ongoing CFD project to honor our deceased members.

On this Memorial Day, Cutchogue Fire Department would like to take the time to honor all of those who have selflessly made the "ultimate sacrifice" for the freedoms and rights we enjoy.

Your devotion to your Country and its Citizens is forever appreciated.

God Bless America

Units: CFD - Pride in our Country

https://www.cutchoguefiredept.org/news/1520/Memorial-Day-2026---Honor-and-Remember

05/24/2026

Machinery Fire at the Town Landfill

Early Saturday morning at approximately 5:38 a.m., the Cutchogue Fire Department was dispatched to a machinery fire at the Southold Town Solid Waste Transfer Station, formerly known as the Town Landfill, located at 6155 Cox Lane in Cutchogue.

This call came in while a crew from the Cutchogue Fire Department was already assisting the Greenport Fire Department at the scene of a house fire that began earlier that morning.

Additional Firefighters who were at the Firehouse immediately responded and a large column of smoke was visible from a distance.

Upon arrival, police and fire department units encountered a large payloader engulfed in flames. The fire was located adjacent to the main building used for trash disposal and quickly began spreading to a second payloader and a nearby truck.

The first arriving units attempted to control the fire using an aerial ladder and handlines.

Due to limited water supply at the location, a mutual aid request was made for tanker trucks from the Mattituck, Orient, and Southold fire departments to provide additional water. The Mattituck Fire Department also provided an additional engine and personnel to assist at the scene.

Because of the fire’s nature and the presence of flammable liquids in the machinery, a foam operation was initiated to fully extinguish the blaze.

Crews remained on scene for over 2 and a half hours before being released.

The Riverhead FD was additionally requested to assist with an additional tanker, but was cancelled once the situation was placed under control.

No injuries were reported, The recycling center was temporarily closed and reopened for normal business later in the morning.

Thank you to all of the firefighters and first responders who responded to this morning's alarms.

Units: Chiefs 8-5-30, 31, 32, Captain 8-5-50, Engine 8-5-1, Quint 8-5-3, Heavy Rescue 8-5-5, Fire Police 8-5-6 Ambulance 8-5-17

Mutual Aid: Mattituck Fire Department Engine 8-6-1, Tanker 8-6-12, Southold FD Tanker 8-4-6, Orient FD Tanker 8-1-4, Riverhead FD Tanker 6-2-7
Southold Town PD

https://www.cutchoguefiredept.org/news/1517/Machinery-Fire-at-the-Town-Landfill

05/24/2026

Mutual Aid - CFD Responds to Assist at Greenport Blaze

Area Firefighters responded to a fast moving fire that destroyed a Greenport home early Saturday morning.

On Saturday at about 3:43 a.m. Cutchogue Firefighters were called to assist the Greenport Fire Department as they responded to a reported structure fire on Sage Blvd. in Greenport. Greenport FD units arrived to find a one story home, well involved with fire. The GFD Chief called for assistance from his neighboring Departments requesting additional manpower and equipment.

The Cutchogue Fire Department responded with Heavy Rescue 8-5-5 with their Rapid Intervention Team, a group of specially trained firefighters who are specifically designated for the rescue of firefighters should an emergency occur at the fire scene.

Once on scene Cutchogue Firefighters stood at the ready, and worked along side GFD and other neighboring fire departments helping battle the blaze in the home.

Firefighters were on scene for over 2 hours battling the blaze before being released to respond to a machinery fire back home in Cutchogue.

Greenport Firefighters would remain on scene throughout the morning.

Units: Heavy Rescue 8-5-5

Mutual Aid: Greenport FD, East Marion FD, Southold FD, Orient FD

https://www.cutchoguefiredept.org/news/1518/Mutual-Aid---CFD-Responds-to-Assist-at-Greenport-Blaze