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)

Last night, at approximately 7:33 p.m., the Riverhead Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire on Joyce Drive. Crews encountered smoke showing and a fire on the second floor. The incident was upgraded to a working fire, and the fire was quickly knocked down by responding crews.

Riverhead firefighters continued operating at the scene until approximately 8:20 p.m. The Jamesport Fire Department ... (Full Story & Photos)

Today, members of the Riverhead Fire Department had the honor of escorting the FDNY 343 Ride as they traveled through the Riverhead Fire District.

Each year, these riders continue their journey in remembrance of the 343 FDNY firefighters who made the ultimate sacrifice on September 11, 2001. We are proud to support their mission and help see them safely through our community.

As long as they continue ... (Full Story & Photos)