Breaking News
Riverhead firefighters put out brush fire near electrical substation Tuesday
Riverhead firefighters made a quick stop of a brush fire adjacent to the LIPA substation off West Main Street today.
Government
Aguiar: Riverhead firefighters who rushed into burning building to save two elderly women made false claims about rescue
Supervisor Yvette Aguiar declined to attend a ceremony honoring two Riverhead firefighters for a heroic rescue of elderly residents from a burning building. In a 'hot mic' moment during Thursday's work session, she explained why.
Community News
Riverhead volunteer firefighters honored with Liberty Medals for heroic rescue of two people in Polish Town fire
The firefighters who saved two women from a burning building in Polish Town on Jan. 25 were honored this week for their heroism and presented the Liberty Medal — the highest honor awarded to a citizen by the New York State Senate — by Senator Anthony Palumbo.
Breaking News
Riverhead FD makes ‘good stop’ of house fire off Merritts Pond Wednesday night; firefighter treated at hospital for burn injury
Firefighters quickly knocked down a blaze at a house on Peninsula Path last night. A family of four was safely evacuated but one firefighter was taken to the hospital for treatment of a burn injury, the Riverhead fire chief said.
Community News
Riverhead Town highway workers, both veteran volunteer firefighters, save two women from burning building in Polish Town
Riverhead highway workers and volunteer firefighters describe racing into a burning building without protective gear Wednesday morning to save two women who lived there. "We didn't think. We just acted. We just did what we're trained to do."
Breaking News
Firefighters battle blaze on Pulaski Street
Riverhead firefighters are at the scene of a fast-moving fire on the second floor of a building on Pulaski Street this morning.
Community News
‘It was a Riverhead save’: Brave firefighter who climbed through window of burning home to save trapped victim credits all first...
Lt. Justin Berry of the Riverhead Fire Department didn't hesitate to put himself in danger to save a resident trapped inside the burning home on Doris Avenue Friday, but in an interview today, he downplayed his own actions and credited the efforts of the entire team at the scene.
Breaking News
Update: Police and firefighters rescued two men from burning home on Doris Avenue Friday
A Riverhead firefighter climbed through a rear window to rescue a man from a burning home on Doris Avenue Friday evening. He led the man to the window and police officers pulled the man through the window to safety. Police officers assisted another man from the home through the front door.
Community News
Town Board honors Riverhead Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary for 90 years of service
The Riverhead Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary is celebrating its 90th Anniversary this year. Yesterday the town Board recognized the organization for nearly a century of service.
Breaking News
Blaze destroys barn on Main Road in Jamesport
A rapidly spreading fire destroyed a barn in Jamesport last night. The barn was fully engulfed upon firefighters' arrival and its roof collapsed within moments, Jamesport Fire Chief Duffy Griffiths said.