Riverhead Fire Department

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Riverhead Fire Department

Riverhead FD, est. 1836, covers 48 sq mi with ~140 volunteers in 6 companies.

We protect Riverhead, plus parts of Southampton & Brookhaven, responding to ~1400 calls annually.

05/26/2026

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 Response was requested to the scene, and the incident was later turned over to the Riverhead Town Fire Marshal’s Office.

Pictured are units operating at Monday’s propane leak on Phillips Avenue involving a large LP tank. Firefighters assisted with evacuations and operated alongside Southampton Town HazMat, Southampton Town Police, Flanders-Northampton Volunteer Ambulance, and Southampton Town Fire Marshal’s Office to safely bring the situation under control. We appreciate the patience and understanding of the residents affected by the temporary evacuations during this incident. The scene was later turned over to the Southampton Town Fire Marshal’s Office.

We thank all responding mutual aid departments and partner agencies for their assistance throughout the weekend, and hope everyone had a safe Memorial Day.

05/25/2026

Today, we pause to remember and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving our country. Their courage, dedication, and selflessness will never be forgotten.

The members of the extend our deepest gratitude to all who have served and continue to serve our nation. We also remember the families who carry the legacy of these heroes every day.

As we gather with family and friends this Memorial Day, we ask everyone to take a moment to reflect on the true meaning of the day and honor those who gave everything for our freedom.

From all of us at the Riverhead Fire Department, thank you to our fallen heroes and all who have served.

05/18/2026

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 to the Riverhead Town Fire Marshal’s Office for investigation.

We would like to thank the Flanders Fire Department for standing by at Headquarters during the incident and handling a CO alarm in our district, as well as the Jamesport Fire Department for responding to the scene and providing RIT coverage.

Thank you to all responding personnel for their assistance and professionalism.

05/13/2026

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 to the department.

We also thank the Riverhead Police Department for their assistance on scene.

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to all of the mothers in the Riverhead Fire Department family.

Today we recognize and thank the mothers who serve our department and community, as well as the mothers who support their firefighters behind the scenes every day. Your dedication, sacrifice, and support do not go unnoticed.

From all of us at the Riverhead Fire Department, we wish you a safe and happy Mother’s Day.

05/08/2026

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 Fire Department, NY-Keeper of the Pines , Eastport Fire Department , Manorville Fire Department Home Page , Westhampton Beach Volunteer Fire Department , and Ridge. The incident was later turned over to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and Southampton Fire Marshal’s Office for continued operations.

We thank all responding agencies for their assistance and cooperation.

05/04/2026

International Firefighters’ Day

Today, we recognize firefighters across the country and around the world for their dedication and service.

Whether on the fireground, training, or standing by for the next call, the members of the Riverhead Fire Department are proud to serve our community alongside our mutual aid partners.

We thank all firefighters, past and present, for their continued commitment.

04/29/2026

Community Support on the Field ⚾

The Riverhead Fire Department is proud to support our community both on and off the fireground. We’re honored to sponsor a team in Riverhead Little League and love seeing these young athletes out there competing and having fun.

Great job to our sponsored team on a hard-fought win tonight. way to go! 👏

We’re always proud to stand behind the organizations that make Riverhead such a strong community.

04/26/2026

Annual Qualification Training

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 took the opportunity to train with our newest apparatus, including 6-2-8 (Brush Rapid Attack Truck) and 6-2-14 (Ferrara engine), continuing to build familiarity and operational readiness.

Training like this is critical to maintaining the high level of service our community expects.

04/20/2026

2-minute drill — sped up 🚒💨
Full video on our page.
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540 Roanoke Avenue
Riverhead, NY
11901

Website

https://www.riverheadfire.org/

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