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A look at Firefighting’s Competitive Side JULY 18 - (editors note: The Riverhead Fire Department's Annual Drill is fast approaching, scheduled for Saturday July 18th, 2009. The following article describes how these firefighting competitions all began.) Hey, Where's the Fire? A look at fire fighting's competitive side Annette Hinkle - The Sag Harbor Express - 05/21/2009 We are all aware of the vital role local firefighters play in the life ... (Full Story & Photos)

Come To Our Open House! JULY 02 - The date for our first open house has been set for Sunday, October 4th, 2009. Bring your family and take a tour of our new town fire headquarters. Details of this event will be posted here as they develop.... (Full Story & Photos)

6-2-5 on-scene, operated by Lieutenant Tom Pipczynski Jr.

Working Fire on East Avenue JUNE 15 - Around 1830 hours, on Monday evening, an alarm was sounded for a Signal-13 (structure fire), at 204 East Avenue, between 1st and 2nd Streets in Riverhead. This location is right around the corner from our old 2nd Street headquarters and less than a half mile from our new. The first arriving chief reported a 'working' fire, involving both the second and third floors of the home. Apparently ... (Full Story & Photos)

Our 'SmokeSignals' newsletter is online! JUNE 03 - Attention RFD members! Our 'SmokeSignals' newsletter is now available online! Riverhead firefighters that successfully apply for access to the 'Members Area' can now view the latest edition (June 3rd, 2009) in PDF format. Read them onscreen, or click on the 'printer' icon to print all or just a few selected pages. Once printed, read them at your leisure, or pass them along to those members that ... (Full Story & Photos)

Car Fire on Sound Avenue, West of Edwards Avenue

A busy day on Sound Avenue MAY 30 - Very early on Saturday morning, at 0416 hours, there was a Signal-14 (Car Fire) on Sound Avenue, just West of Edwards Avenue. Later that same day, at 1515 hours, another alarm was sounded for a Signal-23 (Motor Vehicle Accident) "Hurst-Tool required" on Sound Avenue at Northville Turnpike. Photos by Ex-Captain Robert Inzalaco... (Full Story & Photos)

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