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.
Life Member William (Bill) Scheibel has answered his last alarm.
Chief Mark Donnelly, October 18
The Chiefs Office of the Wading River Fire Department regrets to announce that Life Member William (Bill) Scheibel has answered his last alarm. Memorial visitation Tuesday, October 22nd 2 PM to 4 PM and 7 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. In leu of a Funeral Mass, a service will be held at 10:30AM on Wednesday, ... (Full Story)
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WRFD OPEN HOUSE, SUNDAY, 10/6, 12 TO 4 PM
September 20
WRFD OPEN HOUSE, SUNDAY, 10/6, 12 TO 4 PM -- Join the volunteers of the Wading River Fire Department on Sunday, October 6, 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 will ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Pool Safety Message
Chief Mark Donnelly, July 10
As the summer reaches its peak, Suffolk County Fire Rescue and Emergency Services (FRES) along with Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine, are highlighting the critical importance of drowning prevention and the lifesaving role of CPR. Recent incidents in our community have underscored the urgency of preparedness and swift action in water-related emergencies. Last year, FRES received 27 drowning ... (Full Story)
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NYS OEM SPECIAL STATEMENT PARTIAL SOLAR ECLIPSE
Chief Mark Donnelly, April 06
OEM SPECIAL STATEMENT PARTIAL SOLAR ECLIPSE MONDAY APRIL 8, 2024 FROM 2:11PM UNTIL 4:38PM EVENT OUTLOOK: Suffolk County will experience a Partial Solar Eclipse beginning around 2:11 pm on Monday April 8, 2024. The duration of the eclipse will be approximately 2 hours and 25 minutes with the maximum totality of 90% occurring at approximately 3:26 pm in Western Suffolk and 3:28 pm in Eastern Suffolk. The ... (Full Story)
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