On Saturday November 18, 2023, The Wading River Fire Department laid to rest 48 Year member, Firefighter, EMT, Ex-Chief and Ex-Commissioner Randolph (Randy) Hintze. As he was transported to his final resting place on our 1946 antique fire truck, members assembled at the fire house where a bell was struck, and the siren sounded to signify his last alarm. Department members saluted as a final tribute ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Chiefs Office of the Wading River Fire Department regrets to announce that after 48 years of service, Ex-Chief, Ex-Commissioner and Life Member
Randolph (Randy) Hintze
has answered his last alarm.
Memorial visitation Friday, November 17th, from 6 PM to 9 PM at Alexander Rothwell Funeral Home, 6447 Route 25-A, Wading River
Firematic services to be held at 7:30 p.m.
Interment Saturday, November ... (Full Story & Photos)

WRFD OPEN HOUSE, SUNDAY, 10/22, 12 TO 4 PM -- Join the volunteers of the Wading River Fire Department on Sunday, October 22, from noon to 4 p.m. at Wading River Fire Headquarters, 1503 North Country Road, for the Department’s Open House. All are welcome to tour the firehouse and to explore the vehicles, tools and equipment that are used to respond to emergencies within the community. Firefighters ... (Full Story & Photos)

FEMA IPAWS National Test - at approximately 1420 hours on Wednesday October 4th FEMA will conduct a national test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA). Beginning at approximately 2:20 p.m. ET, cell towers will broadcast the test for approximately 30 minutes. During this time, WEA-compatible wireless phones that are switched on, within range of an active cell tower, ... (Full Story)

On Sunday May 28th Wading River Fire Department participated in the Run for Briggs 5K Event at EPCAL Park,Calverton by providing a Flag arch at the finish line for participants.
The Charity Event was on behalf of the Briggs Foundation in honor of Technical Sergeant Dashan J. Briggs made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the 106th NYS Air National Guard [Westhampton Beach, New York] unit as ... (Full Story & Photos)