Recently CFD received this correspondence from a friend in Germany. In April, Anton Hoesl visited our firehouse while on vacation here in the United States.

While visiting he was given a guided tour of our home and equipment. He was given an official Cutchogue Fire Department patch as a souvenir from his visit.

In exchange Anton sent us this package of German patches to add to our collection ... (Full Story & Photos)

This weeks feature is a 1960's era Emergency Card distributed to the Cutchogue Community. This card is one of many historical items on display in our firehouse.

Prior to any advanced 911 systems and centrally located dispatch centers, all emergencies were reported directly to the firehouse. This practice began shortly after the Fire Dept. was formed continued until the 1990's.

The on-duty houseman ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Wednesday, July 9th the officers and members of the Cutchogue Fire Department and the Ladies Auxiliary participated in the annual Jamesport Fire Department carnival parade

Over 40 of CFD's members in particpated in this years parade along with the Department band, Ladies Auxiliary and CFD Juniors.

The parade now in its 59th year included fire departments and civic groups for across the area.

Many ... (Full Story & Photos)

25 years ago this week, the Cutchogue Fire Department celebrated as the Panthers Drill Team was crowned the 1989 Suffolk County Old Fashioned Champions.

The drill took place on Saturday July 8th 1989 at the Fireman's Field in Ridge as part of the annual Suffolk County Parade and Drill hosted by the Selden Fire Department.

At the end of Six events, the Panthers had accumulated 16 points of become ... (Full Story & Photos)

As part of our nation's celebration of Independence Day, members of the Cutchogue Fire Department, along with the CFD Marching Band, CFD Ladies Auxiliary,and CFD Juniors participated in the annual New Suffolk 4th of July Parade.

This year, because of heavy rain the parade was forced to be postoned and was held on Saturday July 5th.

This small hometown parade is hosted annually each year, and ... (Full Story & Photos)