Upcoming
CANCELED: Riverhead Fire Department open house
The free family event will offer fire truck tours, live demonstrations, fire safety education and children’s activities. Meet local volunteer firefighters, with fire truck tours and live demonstrations.
Community News
Riverhead area to mark 25th anniversary of Sept. 11 with memorial ceremonies
Three public observances in Calverton, Reeves Park and Flanders will commemorate the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks and honor those who died, including local residents and first responders.
Community News
Riverhead Fire Department honors Robert Szczepanik for 50 years of service
Riverhead firefighter Robert Szczepanik was honored Tuesday for 50 years of service with Red Bird Hook and Ladder Company No. 1.
Breaking News
Fire at Riverhead Home Depot under investigation; incident appears non-criminal, police say
Update: The fire at The Home Depot in Riverhead involved two trailers parked at the rear of the store, Riverhead Town Police said in a press release Tuesday.
Community News
Riverhead Fire Department holds annual memorial service and inspection: photos
Riverhead Fire Department held its annual memorial service, roll call and inspection Sunday morning at department headquarters.
Fire
Firefighters battle house fire in Baiting Hollow
About 50 firefighters battled a blaze at a Baiting Hollow home Thursday morning. One firefighter was treated at the scene.
Community News
Riverhead Fire Department to host volunteer recruitment event Sunday
The Riverhead Fire Department is inviting residents to stop by Sunday to learn what it takes to join the all-volunteer department.
Breaking News
Fire destroys barn on Sound Avenue farm
Fire claimed a second barn on the Wells farm on Sound Avenue in Riverhead this afternoon. Fire destroyed another barn on the same farm in November. The fire is not considered suspicious, police said.
Police & Fire
Firefighters make quick stop in Calverton house fire Monday
Riverhead firefighters made a quick stop of a house fire on Deep Hole Road Monday evening.
Denise Civiletti
A rechargeable battery caught fire in my kitchen. Here’s what I learned.
A rechargeable hand warmer caught fire while charging overnight, filling our house with smoke. We were lucky. Here’s the lesson I learned.
