Breaking News
Firefighters are back at scene of earlier brush fire in Baiting Hollow tonight, knocking down flare-up
Firefighters are back at the scene of an earlier brush fire in Baiting Hollow tonight working to knock down a flare-up in the woods on the bluff east of Friar’s Head golf course.
Breaking News
Firefighters from 18 departments battle large brush fire on LI Sound in Baiting Hollow
Firefighters have been working since 12:30 a.m. to control a wildfire on a large tract of woodlands along the coast in Baiting Hollow, just east of Friar's Head golf course.
Breaking News
Riverhead Police: Gas tanker truck fire shuts down section of East Main Street Sunday evening
Riverhead firefighters successfully extinguished a gas tanker truck fire Sunday evening on East Main Street near Elton Street. The truck driver escaped with a minor injury, police said. The road will be closed "for an extended period."
Editorial
Recent tragedies remind us: Our first responders are critical to this community
Incidents like Wednesday’s major car crash, as well as the rescue of three people inside a burning Riverhead home on Monday, remind us of how fortunate we are to have a community of caring and dedicated first responders in our community.
Breaking News
Riverhead Police officers pull three people from a burning home on Newton Avenue Monday night
Quick action by Riverhead Police saved the lives of three people inside a burning home on Newton Avenue Monday night.
Community News
Riverhead Fire Department holds annual memorial service and inspection at headquarters
Riverhead volunteer firefighters gathered at their headquarters Sunday for the department's annual memorial service, roll call and inspection. Photos.
Letters
Support your local volunteer firefighters: Vote ‘yes’ on length of service proposition Tuesday
Riverhead Fire Department Chief Joe Hartmann urges fire district residents to vote yes on proposition to expand the district's length-of-service program. Here's why.
News
Riverhead Fire District is asking voters to support vols with enhanced length of service benefit. A commissioner explains why it’s...
The proposal would provide important enhancements to an existing benefit for volunteers in place since 1997 that fire district commissioners hope will help recruit and retain volunteer firefighters. Commissioner Ed Carey explains the details.
Community News
Riverhead firefighter awarded Gold Medal of Valor for bravery in daring rescue of elderly resident trapped inside burning home
Riverhead Fire Department Lieutenant Justin Berry was awarded the Gold Medal of Valor last night during the Vocational Education and Extension Board of Suffolk County’s Medal Day ceremony at Riverhead Fire Department headquarters.
Breaking News
Riverhead firefighters battle blaze in Calverton
Fire destroyed a home on Middle Road bear Deep Hole Road in Calverton this afternoon. Photos and video.
