On Wednesday evening at 9:49 p.m., The Cutchogue Fire Department was activated for a possible structure fire in a home located at 1077 New Suffolk Rd. in Cutchogue.
The homeowner called 911 after arriving home to discover that he had smoke inside his home.
While responding additional information was provided by STPD communications that the caller was reporting a fire in his basement.
On Tuesday night, 25 of Cutchogue's Bravest once again traveled to the Suffolk County Fire Academy Yaphank for live fire training. The firefighters participated in the "Taxpayer" drill.
This drill simulates a commercial building fire and is held in a specially designed building that replicates a small strip mall. The drill prepares firefighters to fight fires in commercial buildings and stores in ... (Full Story & Photos)
This week is National Public Safety Telecommunications Week.
Emergency dispatchers are the first people you talk to when you call with a crisis. The service they provide is invaluable, but the nature of their job means they are not seen like police officers or fire rescue personnel. It is a unique and talented person who can do this job and do it well. It is only fitting that we take some time ... (Full Story & Photos)
On Tuesday afternoon at approximately 3:00 pm, the Cutchogue Fire Department was dispatched to a reported motor vehicle accident on route 25 in front of the King Kullen Shopping Plaza.
A total of three patients were transported to area hospitals with minor injuries following a 2 car collision.
While the patients were treated by EMS personnel, firefighters controlled any hazards and assisted in ... (Full Story & Photos)