Yesterday, October 17th, the Riverhead Fire Department held a traditional wet-down ceremony at Fire Headquarters to celebrate the addition of three new vehicles to our fleet: Engine 6-2-14 (Eagle Hose Company No. 4), Brush Response Attack Truck 6-2-8 (Reliable Hose & Engine Company No. 1), and Chief's vehicle 6-2-31.

Following the ceremonial blessing and dedication, the new vehicles participated ... (Full Story & Photos)

Members of the Riverhead Fire Department were proud to participate in Saturday’s Riverhead Homecoming Parade.

We always enjoy the opportunity to join our community and support Riverhead’s students, families, and schools during this annual tradition.

Thank you to RiverheadLOCAL and photographer Carlos Gonzalez for allowing us to share these great photos from the parade.

Photos: RiverheadLOCAL/Carlos ... (Full Story & Photos)

October is Fire Prevention Month, and we’re kicking things off by visiting each of Riverhead’s elementary schools to spend time with students and talk about fire prevention and fire safety.

This week, members of the Riverhead Fire Department visited Roanoke Avenue Elementary School, where we had the opportunity to meet with students and share important fire safety lessons.

Thank you to the students, ... (Full Story & Photos)

Last week, members of the Riverhead Fire Department spent time with Pre-K students from St. John Paul II Regional School for a fire prevention visit.

The students had an opportunity to see one of our fire trucks up close, meet some of our firefighters, and learn more about fire safety and the fire service.

Thank you to the Pre-K students and staff at St. John Paul II Regional School for spending ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Thursday, September 18, the Riverhead Fire Department responded to the area of Roanoke Avenue and Southern Boulevard for a motor vehicle accident involving a fuel spill.

RFD crews secured the scene and used absorbent material to contain and clean up the spilled fuel before clearing the incident.

Responding RFD units included 6-2-33, 6-2-76, and 6-2-14.... (Full Story & Photos)