Wading River Fire Department

Wading River Fire Department The Wading River Fire Department was established in 1947 and provides fire and emergency medical response services for the town of Wading River, New York.

The Wading River Fire Department (WRFD) was established in 1947 and provides emergency response services for the town of Wading River, which is located in Suffolk County on Eastern Long Island, New York. Each year, the department's volunteer members respond to more than 1,100 calls for assistance, including structure fires, motor vehicle accidents, medical emergencies, water rescues, and hazardous materials response. New members are always welcome.

06/12/2026

Heat Advisory is continuing onto Friday. Stay hydrated Suffolk County!

06/10/2026

🌊 Know Your Options. Know the Signs.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water that can quickly carry even the strongest swimmers away from shore. If caught in a rip current, stay calm, don't fight the current, and swim parallel to the shoreline until you are out of it.

🏊 Swim near a lifeguard whenever possible.
🌊 Never swim alone.
🛟 Know how to recognize a rip current before entering the water.

A few moments of awareness can prevent a tragedy. Stay safe and enjoy Suffolk County's beaches this summer.

06/10/2026

Suffolk County OEM Advisory #18 Heat Advisory in effect for Thursday

As reminder stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water, limit strenuous outdoor activities during the hottest parts of the day, wear lightweight clothing, and never leave children or pets unattended in vehicles.

Check on family members, neighbors, and anyone who may be vulnerable to extreme heat.

06/10/2026
06/10/2026
Mutual Aid Structure Fire - RiverheadAt approximately 1:30 this afternoon, Wading River Fire Department (WRFD) was reque...
06/10/2026

Mutual Aid Structure Fire - Riverhead

At approximately 1:30 this afternoon, Wading River Fire Department (WRFD) was requested as mutual aid to the Riverhead Fire Department (RFD) for a structure fire at Home Depot, 1550 Old Country Rd, Riverhead. WRFD Ladder 4 (6-3-4) responded and was directed by Riverhead Command (Chief 6-2-30) to report to the rear of the store from the east. The RFD volunteers were actively fighting fire within two delivery trailers that contained material including lithium batteries. The RFD members were able to prevent the fire from entering the structure. WRFD Ladder 4 arrived and was immediately tasked with providing an elevated water master stream to help extinguish the fire. WRFD Firefighters worked with the RFD Firefighters to hook up to RFD engine 14 (6-2-14) and helped to extinguish the fire. WRFD members also used their thermal imaging cameras (TiC) to help identify “hot spots” after all the visual flames were knocked down. Members worked on scene for about 2 hours. (*photos provided by multiple members on scene and publicly available on social media*)

Units: 6-3-4

https://www.wadingriverfd.org/news/234/Mutual-Aid-Structure-Fire---Riverhead

06/09/2026
06/01/2026

🌪️ Hurricane Season begins June 1.

Now is the time to prepare—not when a storm is approaching.

✅ Build an emergency kit
✅ Create a family emergency plan
✅ Sign up for SuffolkAlerts and create your Smart911 profile
✅ Know your evacuation zone

A few simple steps today can make a big difference during an emergency.

Learn more and get prepared at suffolkcountyny.gov/FRES.

Address

1503 N Country Road
Wading River, NY
11792

Telephone

(631) 929-4340

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