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.

06/19/2026

**Strawberry Festival Fireworks Standby**

Last night, members of the Riverhead Fire Department responded with Tanker 6-2-7 to provide standby fire protection for the Mattituck Fire Department during the Strawberry Festival fireworks display.

We are always happy to assist our neighboring departments and help support the safety of community events. Thank you to the Mattituck Fire Department for their hospitality.

06/10/2026

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 the trailer, dumpsters, and extending into the rear interior area. Crews quickly worked to contain and extinguish the fire. Additional resources, including the Suffolk County Hazardous Materials Team and Suffolk County Fire Rescue and Emergency Services, responded to assist during the incident.

Flanders Fire Department, NY-Keeper of the Pines responded to the scene with their brush truck to assist crews with removing a dumpster away from the building, while Wading River Fire Department and Jamesport Fire Department also assisted on scene. Westhampton Beach Volunteer Fire Department was initially requested to stand by at Headquarters before later being redirected to the scene, while Hampton Bays Fire Department provided station coverage for the district. Riverhead Volunteer Ambulance Corps (RVAC) also operated on scene.

The scene was turned over to the Riverhead Town Fire Marshal office for investigation. Home Depot remained temporarily closed while the investigation was conducted.

06/08/2026

⚾🚒 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 with our members.

We are always proud to support the programs and organizations that bring our community together, and we thank everyone at for having us. We hope all the players, coaches, and families had a great season!

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.

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540 Roanoke Avenue
Riverhead, NY
11901

Website

https://www.riverheadfire.org/

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