Wading River Fire Department
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2023 Incidents
Month Fire Rescue Total
Jan 25 83 108
Feb 26 82 108
March 24 81 105
April 19 92 111
May 32 90 122
June 33 80 113
July 39 79 118
Aug 29 105 134
Sept 31 83 114
Oct 25 91 116
Nov 25 95 120
Dec
Total 308 961 1269

2022 Incidents
Month Fire Rescue Total
Jan. 32 115 147
Feb. 20 71 91
Mar. 22 86 108
April 30 108 138
May 19 106 125
June 40 105 145
July 42 111 152
Aug. 25 108 133
Sept. 29 101 130
Oct. 30 100 130
Nov. 29 96 125
Dec. 26 101 127
Total 344 1208 1551

Past Incidents
Year Fire Rescue Total
2012 372 717 1,089
2013 337 735 1,072
2014 293 747 1,040
2015 321 700 1,021
2016 305 757 1,062
2017 304 787 1,091
2018 300 915 1,215
2019 289 927 1,216
2020 311 917 1228
2021 304 1085 1389
2022 344 1208 1551

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Welcome to the Official Website for the Wading River Fire Department

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

1,000 calls for assistance, including structure fires, motor vehicle accidents, medical

emergencies, water rescues, and hazardous materials response. New members are always

welcome.

 

Current News

 

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48 Year member, Firefighter, EMT, Ex-Chief and Ex-Commissioner Randolph (Randy) Hintze Last Alarm

Deputy Chief Mark Donnelly, November 20

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)

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No Caption 48 Year Member, Ex-Chief and Ex-Commissioner Randy Hintze has answered his last alarm

Deputy Chief Mark Donnelly, November 12

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)

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WRFD OPEN HOUSE, SUNDAY, 10/22, 12 TO 4 PM

John Galvin, October 19

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)

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***TEST Wednesday 10/4/23 *** EAS/WEA TEST

Deputy Chief Mark Donnelly, October 03

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)


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Standby for Run for Briggs

Ex Chief Randy Hintze, May 28

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)

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