On Saturday morning April 10h, CFD Firefighters began the testing of the nearly 60 fire wells throughout the Cutchogue Fire District.
Twice a year, each fire well is tested by our Volunteers to ensure that each well is capable of providing a water supply to protect the homes in the community in the event of a fire.
These wells are spaced throughout the Fire District to provide a water supply to ... (Full Story & Photos)
On Thursday March 25th, 5 members of CFD joined together with members of the Greenport Fire Department to travel to the Suffolk County Fire Academy to participate in forcible entry training.
The night at the academy began with a short lecture followed with a series of hand-on drills.
Using an axe and halligan tool, commonly referred to as a set of "Irons" ,firefighters forced open a series of doors ... (Full Story & Photos)
At 6:27 this morning Cutchogue fire Department was dispatched to a reported Brush fire in the area of 805 Cox Lane.
The first responding units were quickly advised by Southold Town Police Communications that the call that they were responding to was being upgraded to possible stucture fire, as they were now receiving reports of a Barn Fire on the property to the rear of the the King Kullen Shopping ... (Full Story & Photos)
Our regular monthly training schedule continued last night, focusing on ground ladders and firefighter / victim drags.
Firefighters practiced and reviewed the safe use of ground ladders on the fire ground, as well as performed some practical skills. Additionally firefighters reviewed and practiced skills and techniques used in removing victims / firefighters from a fire or other hazardous situations. ... (Full Story & Photos)
On Monday Morning at approximately 8:00 am volunteers were alerted to respond to a reported structure fire on Alvah's lane in Cutchogue.
The owner of the home dialed 911 when she noticed smoke coming from the rear of her home and found a portion of the house burning..
Upon arrival firefighters found small fire on the exterior deck and wall of the house. The fire began to extended into the interior ... (Full Story & Photos)