Riverhead Town Fire Marshal

06/27/2026

Last week, the Town of Riverhead Fire Marshal's Office conducted fire safety and hazmat operations in support of the 126th U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills Golf Course in Southampton NY.

The Town of Riverhead hosted the U.S. Open's Off-Site Parking Facility at Calverton Executive Airpark. Riverhead Town Police and Riverhead Town Fire Marshal's ensured safe parking and security operations for the 6,150 vehicles and 13,452 people that utilized the site to attend the event.

The Town of Riverhead Fire Marshal's Office also assisted the Southamptontownfiremarshal with fire safety and hazmat operations at the U.S. Open Event Site in Southampton NY over the course of the week. Riverhead Fire Marshals are members of the Southampton Town Hazmat Team, training monthly on hazardous materials incidents and emerging threats along with the Southampton Town Fire Marshals, Code Enforcement, Marine Patrol, Southampton Village Fire Marshal and Quogue Code Enforcement.

Many Local, State and Federal agencies collaborated and worked diligently together to ensure this event was safe and well supported. We would like to thank Suffolk County Fire Rescue and Emergency Services and Suffolk County Sheriff's Office for their assistance at the Riverhead location.

05/04/2026

Last week ACFM Keating and FM Palmer traveled to St. Louis MO for the International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI) International Training Conference (ITC). The IAAI ITC allows fire investigators to gain access to leading experts within the fire investigation world, connect with state and federal departments & agencies and network with peers to develop new professional connections through the world of fire investigation. ACFM Keating and FM Palmer attended numerous classes and training courses throughout the week instructed by nationally and internationally recognized instructors based on and consistent with the latest editions of NFPA 921 & NFPA 1033. Riverhead Fire Marshals are tasked with investigating fires within the Town of Riverhead and are required to attend annual trainings to maintain their certifications.

04/21/2026

03/30/2026

Congratulations Assistant Chief Fire Marshal Manzi!

We look forward to continuing to work with Chief Davonski and Chief Manzi in your new positions!

🚨Suffolk County Fire, Rescue and Emergency Services is proud to announce its new leadership for the Office of the Chief Fire Marsal and Assistant Chief Fire Marshal for Suffolk County. Chief Fire Marshal Scott Davonski and Assistant Chief Fire Marshal John Manzi.

Both bring strong leadership, extensive experience in fire investigation, prevention, and public safety as well as new vision to the office. The two will work collaboratively to strengthen operations, enhance community safety initiatives, and support the Suffolk County Fire, Rescue and Emergency Services’ mission, “To protect the lives and property of the residents of Suffolk County", under the leadership of Commissioner Rudy Sunderman.

Please join us in congratulating Chief Fire Marshal Davonski and Assistant Chief Fire Marshal Manzi on their well-deserved new roles and wishing them continued success ahead.

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03/17/2026

🔥 𝙊𝙥𝙚𝙣 𝘽𝙪𝙧𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙍𝙚𝙜𝙪𝙡𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙞𝙣 𝙉𝙚𝙬 𝙔𝙤𝙧𝙠 𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙚 🔥

Open burning of debris is the single-largest cause of spring wildfires in New York State. When temperatures warm and the past fall's debris and leaves dry out, wildfires can start and spread easily, further fueled by winds and a lack of green vegetation.

Although open burning is limited year-round across Suffolk County, New York State enacted strict restrictions on springtime open burning in 2009 to help prevent wildfires. With the annual statewide burn ban beginning today, here are a few important reminders:

🌲 Residential brush fires are prohibited during the spring burn ban, when most wildfires occur.

🪵 Backyard fire pits and campfires are permitted if they are less than 3 feet high and 4 feet in length, width, or diameter.

🚫 Only charcoal or dry, clean, untreated, or unpainted wood may be burned.

🧯 Fires must never be left unattended and must be completely extinguished after use.

🍂 Burning garbage or leaves is prohibited year-round in New York State.

🦺 These regulations are in place to help protect our community, prevent brush fires, and keep our firefighters safe.

🚒 If you see an unsafe fire or a fire spreading, call 911 immediately.

⚠️ Stay safe and help keep our community protected!

03/16/2026

This past week Fire Marshal Jordan Palmer completed a 6-Week NYS DCJS Peace Officer Training Course instructed by the Suffolk County Sheriff's Office. The course instructs New York State Peace Officers in communication and interviewing, defensive tactics, deescalation techniques, ethics and legal training, conducting investigations, report writing and fi****ms qualification.

FM Palmer graduated the course with 7 other Peace Officers and was presented with a certification on February 27th by Suffolk County Sheriff Errol Toulon. We would also like to congratulate Fire Marshal Michael Ahern from the Suffolk County Fire Marshals Office.

Suffolk County Chief Fire Marshal Scott Davonski and Riverhead Assistant Chief Fire Marshal Liam Keating were present to support the recent graduates.

03/03/2026

Welcome back Chief Fire Marshal Scott Davonski!

Chief Davonski also served as Chief Fire Marshal in the Town of Riverhead from 2007-2012.

We look forward to working with you Chief!

At our February general membership meeting, the Fire Marshals Association of Suffolk County proudly welcomed back a familiar face - the newly named Suffolk County Fire Rescue and Emergency Services Chief Fire Marshal, Scott Davonski!

CFM Davonski boasts a tremendous résumé of fire service leadership and fire marshal experience, and we look forward to continuing a great working relationship with him and Suffolk County FRES.

Congratulations, Chief! 🎉