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Riverhead Fire Department

Watch: Riverhead FD dedicates new tanker and chiefs’ vehicles in ‘wet-down’ ceremony

by Aug 27, 2025
Watch: Riverhead Fire Department hosted a wet-down Saturday afternoon to dedicate and commission a new tanker truck and two new chiefs' vehicles.

Firefighters battle blaze on Middle Road in Calverton early Friday morning

by Aug 8, 2025
For the second time in two years, fire destroyed a home at 1535 Middle Road in Calverton early this morning.

Riverhead firefighters respond to house fire on Northville Turnpike early Wednesday morning

by Jul 30, 2025
A two-story home on Northville Turnpike sustained heavy damage in the fire early Wednesday morning. No one was injured.

Cause of blaze that destroyed Calverton recycling plant remains unknown, as officials praise first responders who fought 12-hour battle

by Jun 4, 2025
The smoldering ruins of the Crown Recycling facility on Youngs Avenue provided a smoky backdrop for a press conference called this afternoon by Riverhead Town Supervisor Tim Hubbard.

Update: Massive fire destroys recycling plant on Youngs Avenue in Calverton

by Jun 4, 2025
Residents in the area of the fire should keep their windows closed and try to stay indoors as the fire at a recycling facility on Youngs Avenue continues to burn Wednesday morning.

Firefighters knock down blaze at auto repair garage in Riverside Monday morning

by Jun 2, 2025
Firefighters knocked down an early morning blaze on Old Quogue Road in Riverside Monday.

Riverhead Fire District seeks voter OK for $4.5M bond to fund ladder truck, radio upgrades

by May 9, 2025
The Riverhead Fire District is asking voters to approve $4.5 million in bonds to fund the purchase of a new ladder truck and upgrades to its communications equipment during a special election on Tuesday.

Riverhead Fire Department holds annual memorial service Sunday at its headquarters: photos

by May 5, 2025
Riverhead Fire Department held its annual memorial service, roll call and inspection Sunday morning at department headquarters. Photo gallery.

Riverhead firefighters make quick stop of house fire, help residents safely evacuate

by Apr 29, 2025
Riverhead firefighters made a quick stop of a house fire on Northville Turnpike Tuesday afternoon and helped two elderly residents safely evacuate their home.

Riverhead Fire Department pays its respects to 59-year member, ex-Capt. Conrad Dabrowski Sr.

by Apr 23, 2025
The Riverhead Fire Department paid tribute today to 59-year member and ex-Captain Conrad M. Dabrowski Sr., who died on April 18 at age 87.