Wading River Fire Department
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2024 Incidents
Month Fire Rescue Total
Jan 30 85 115
Feb 23 81 104
March 28 93 121
April 21 102 123
May 19 122 141
June 30 109 139
July 33 78 111
Aug 34 107 141
Sept 43 79 119
Oct 43 106 149
Nov
Dec
Total 304 962 1263

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
2023 335 1060 1395

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February 6, 2017
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Nov 20, 2024
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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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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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No Caption 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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OEM ADVISORY # 35 Flood Watch ...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING

Chief Mark Donnelly, August 05

August 5, 2024 – 3:15 PM OEM ADVISORY # 35 Flood Watch ...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING... * WHAT... Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE... All of Suffolk County. * WHEN... From Tomorrow Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS... Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and ... (Full Story)


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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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