Riverhead Volunteer Ambulance Corps

The scenario for the drill was the explosion on a LIRR passenger train. Responders had to locate, triage, treat and transport injured passengers. “We learned a lot,” Riverhead Ambulance Chief Bill Wilkinson said. Photos.

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.

In anticipation of heavy use of the ice rink facility and Scott's Pointe water park in Calverton, Council Member Ken Rothwell invited emergency services agencies that serve the area to discuss plans to ensure fast response times for calls.

Five cardiac saves from the perspective of the emergency medical services personnel: first responders provide an inside view during ceremonies honoring them for their heroic lifesaving efforts.

Featured letter: Riverhead Volunteer Ambulance Corps Board of Directors: The old state armory was never a good option for a new ambulance headquarters. The Town Board has been very supportive of the ambulance company, its president says.

Guest column: The ambulance corps outgrew its headquarters on Osborn Avenue long ago. The Town Board has done nothing to provide an appropriate facility. The former state armory would be perfect.

The community is invited to Riverhead Volunteer Ambulance Corps headquarters tomorrow to meet EMTs, tour ambulances, and learn about emergency medical services. The event takes place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at its headquarters, 1111 Osborn Avenue, Riverhead.

Bills for ambulance transports will be sent directly to patients’ medical insurance companies and no collection actions will be taken against people without insurance, officials said.

RVAC volunteers are asking the community to donate toys and games to help brighten the holidays for children in Cohen Children’s Medical Center, Northwell Health’s nationally ranked children's medical center for pediatric specialty and trauma care.

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.