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Jamesport Fire Department

Blaze destroys barn on Main Road in Jamesport

by Nov 13, 2022
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.

Quick action by Jamesport Fire Department saves five after boat capsizes off Iron Pier beach

by Nov 6, 2022
Jamesport Fire Department rescued five people from the Long Island Sound off Iron Pier this morning, after the 16-foot aluminum boat they were riding in capsized.

Five fire departments battle blaze at bayfront home in Jamesport; residents taken to hospital for smoke inhalation

by Jul 16, 2022
Riverhead Police responding to a report of a structure fire at 55 Bayside Avenue, Jamesport at 11:18 p.m. found "a fully engulfed fire," according to a police press release.

Two hurt in crash on Sound Avenue

by May 3, 2022
A collision between a truck and an SUV on Sound Avenue in Aquebogue sent two people to the hospital and closed the road to traffic this afternoon.

Jamesport Fire Department’s bazaar & carnival with parade, fireworks returns in ’21

by Jul 12, 2021
The Jamesport Fire Department's annual Firemen's Bazaar & Carnival returns this month with rides, games, food & drink, a big parade and a specular fireworks show.

Smoke detectors wake sleeping residents after fire breaks out in Jamesport home

by Feb 20, 2021
Smoke detectors in a Jamesport home averted disaster when fire broke out in a sunroom early this morning, Jamesport Fire Chief Scott McKillop said.

Jamesport resident killed in house fire identified, funeral services set

by Sep 30, 2020
The person who died in house fire on St. Mary’s Drive in Jamesport earlier this month has been identified as the longtime resident of the home, a 72-year-old man who lived alone.

Update: Body recovered from scene of blaze in Jamesport

by Sep 13, 2020
A predawn blaze consumed a house on St. Mary’s Drive in Jamesport this morning. The home was fully engulfed in flames when Riverhead Town Police arrived at the scene shortly after 4 a.m.
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In Memory of Det. Brian Simonsen

by Feb 20, 2020
Family, friends, neighbors and colleagues gathered Thursday evening to remember NYPD Detective Brian Simonsen of Calverton in a candlelight prayer service at his gravesite in Jamesport Cemetery.

Railroad Museum of Long Island will roll newly restored 1921 steam locomotive in Jamesport Fire Department parade

by Jul 23, 2019
The Railroad Museum's newly restored 1921 steam locomotive will be part of the Jamesport Fire Department parade July 24. Here's the story behind this unique exhibit now on display at the museum's Riverhead location.