"Saving Lives, Our Prime Goal"
Station #1 (Headquarters)420 Elm Ave Wake Forest, NC
27587 919-556-1966 |
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Station #41505 Jenkins Road. Wake Forest, NC
27587 919-435-1401 |
Station #511908 Holmes Hollow Rd. Wake Forest, NC
27587 919-847-3684 |
Retired Member Lends a Hand
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September 13, 2017
Retired member AC Hall (middle) lent a helping had today as WFFD apparatus were service tested at Falls Lake. AC served on Wake Forest Fire Department for more than 30 years and also worked on fire trucks. All fire apparatus get service tested annually to ensure that they are capable of pumping the amount of water that they are designed to. |
Technical Rescue- Ropes Training
September 1, 2017
For the past month, several WFFD members have participated in specialized ropes training that is part of the NC Technical Rescue certification series. Participants learned several rope rescue techniques from both high angles and low angles. This class is part of WFFD's advancement towards a water rescue team.
For the past month, several WFFD members have participated in specialized ropes training that is part of the NC Technical Rescue certification series. Participants learned several rope rescue techniques from both high angles and low angles. This class is part of WFFD's advancement towards a water rescue team.
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MDA Fill The Boot Campaign
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August 26, 2017
WFFD kicked off it's participation in the annual MDA "Fill The Boot" Campaign Saturday. All the crews from C-Shift took a turn at receiving donations for the annual event. There will be two more Saturday's in which the event will be taking place near the Walmart in Wake Forest. Please come out and donate for this wonderful cause. 100% of the donations go to MDA. For more information about the Fill The Boot Campaign, visit the following link: firefighters.mda.org/ |
MDA Donation
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August 16, 2017
A check for $10,991 was presented to the MDA of Eastern NC from the Wake Forest Fire Department for last years Boot Drive collection. This years "Fill The Boot" will take place over the next several weeks in Wake Forest, please donate to this wonderful cause and help us beat last year's donation total. |
Vehicle Lands on Side
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August 14, 2017
One person sustained minor injuries on Wall Rd when this SUV ran off the road, slammed into a tree, and came to a rest on its side. The driver was able to exit the vehicle before Engine 4 and Ladder 1 arrived on scene. Wall Rd was temporarily shut down while emergency crews were on scene. |
Flag Ceremony at Town Hall
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August 7, 2017
The WFFD Honor Guard participated in the flag retirement ceremony at Town Hall Monday morning. The US Flag was retired a new flag was raised by the Honor Guard. WFFD Honor Guard is available for a variety of events. To learn more visit our Honor Guard page. |
Garbage Truck Fire
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July 26, 2017
Engine #1 was first to arrive at this garbage truck fire on Kingston Manor Wednesday morning. The truck's hydraulics system had failed so Ladder #1 had to use saws to cut open the side of the truck to extinguish the fire. The fire was contained to the garbage container of the truck and did not extend to the cab or motor of the vehicle. Other units on scene included Engine #4, Engine #2, Battalion #1, and mutual aid units from Northern Wake. |
Resident Falls Asleep While Cooking
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July 21, 2017
A working kitchen fire was the result when the resident of this home on Highland Dr fell asleep while cooking. Working smoke detectors in the home saved his life as he woke up when they went off. He was able to escape the home without any injuries. Engine #2 was first on scene and quickly had the fire under control and confined to the kitchen area. |
Vehicle Goes Airborne
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July 17, 2017
A single vehicle traveling on Dr. Calvin Jones Hwy ran off the road and went airborne slamming into the northbound lanes of Capital Blvd. After nosediving into the road, the vehicle rolled a couple of times before coming to a stop in the median. Fortunately, the vehicle did not strike any other vehicles traveling on Capital Blvd and the driver only suffered minor injuries. |
Car Slams Into Garden Center at Walmart
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July 5, 2017
A vehicle slammed into the lawn and garden center at the Walmart on S. Main St. Luckily, no one was injured, only damage occurred to the vehicle, merchandise, and to the building. |
Mutual Aid to Bunn
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June 23, 2017
WFFD Engine #1 was requested to assist Bunn Fire Dept (Franklin County) with this house fire Friday night. Engine #1 assisted with manpower and with checking for fire extension. The owners of the home were out of town at the time of the fire. |
Boat Training on Falls Lake
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June 17, 2017
Crews from Station 5 took part in boat training on Falls Lake Saturday. Members practiced drafting, flowing, and maneuvering the fire boat. Boat #5 is one of only a few in the county that has a fire pump mounted to it. This pump allows firefighters to draft water and pump over 500 gallons per minutes through its mounted deck gun. |
Accident With Pinned-In Driver
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June 13, 2017
A two vehicle accident at Wall Rd and Wallridge Dr left one patient pinned in with traumatic injuries. The accident occurred at the intersection and sent both vehicles into the tree line. Engine 4 and Ladder 1 used hydraulic tools to remove the patient who was transported by Wake County EMS to the hospital. Wall Rd. was shut down for over an hour while crews worked on the scene. |
Live Fire Training
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June 8, 2017
Members from WFFD participated in a live fire training on Chalk Thursday morning. Crews were able to set fires and practice under live conditions sharpening their firefighting skills. |
Retirement Breakfast
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June 3, 2017
Retired members from Wake Forest Fire Department were invited to a breakfast at Station #4. This event is held annually and allows the current members of the department to honor those who have retired. This year's breakfast had around 15 retired members. |
Vehicle Fire Next To Home
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May 26, 2017
A vehicle attached to a battery charger caught on fire next to this home on Fairlake Dr Friday morning. The vehicle owners had left the home with the vehicle plugged up and neighbors called in the blaze. Engine #4 extinguished the fire and no damage occurred to the home. |
Mutual Aid Fire
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May 22, 2017
Engine #4 and Tanker #2 responded mutual aid to Youngsville to assist in fighting a fire in a tire reprocessing plant. The fire was contained to a large container and Engine #4 and Tanker #2 supplied water to the operation. |
Res-Q-Jack Stabilization Class
May 20, 2017
Four members from WFFD attended the Res-Q-Jack Stabilization University training class on Saturday that covered several different stabilization techniques using different types of jacks. These Res-Q-Jacks are used by WFFD personnel at vehicle accidents in order to stabilize the vehicle and make it safe to work in and around.
Four members from WFFD attended the Res-Q-Jack Stabilization University training class on Saturday that covered several different stabilization techniques using different types of jacks. These Res-Q-Jacks are used by WFFD personnel at vehicle accidents in order to stabilize the vehicle and make it safe to work in and around.
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Hybrid / Electric Vehicle Training
May 17, 2017
For the last couple of weeks, all crews at WFFD took part in a hybrid and electric vehicle training course taught by John Johnson of Fully Involved Training. The course covered several different types of both hybrid electric and straight electric vehicles and the dangers associated with them faced by first responders. A special thanks to Chris Leith Kia, Leith BMW, Capital Chevrolet, Tesla, and Crossroads Nissan for bringing vehicles to the house for demonstrations.
For the last couple of weeks, all crews at WFFD took part in a hybrid and electric vehicle training course taught by John Johnson of Fully Involved Training. The course covered several different types of both hybrid electric and straight electric vehicles and the dangers associated with them faced by first responders. A special thanks to Chris Leith Kia, Leith BMW, Capital Chevrolet, Tesla, and Crossroads Nissan for bringing vehicles to the house for demonstrations.
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Accident With Traumatic Injuries
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May 17, 2017
Engine 2, Ladder 1, and Battalion 1 responded along with Wake County EMS units to this two vehicle accident at the intersection of Capital Blvd and Star Rd where one patient was transported with traumatic injuries. Capital Blvd was temporarily shut down while WFPD investigated to accident. |
National Day of Prayer
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May 4, 2017
Ladder 3 can be seen here at the Town Hall flying the flag for the National Day of Prayer Celebration on Thursday, May 4th. |
Dryer Fire Fills Home Full of Smoke
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April 29, 2017
A home on E Pine Ave filled with smoke after laundry in a dryer caught on fire. Engine 1, Ladder 1, and Engine 4 extinguished the fire, checked for extension in the home, and removed smoke. All residents were able to escape the home with no injury and fire was contained to the dryer. |
Thank You!
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April 21, 2017
A big THANK YOU to everyone who came out to this year's annual Fish Fry and made it a success. We look forward to seeing you again next year. |
Vehicle Lands on Bridge
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April 16, 2017
This single vehicle accident occurred on Capital Blvd just north of Burlington Mills Rd. The vehicle, heading southbound, lost control and ended up on the edge of the bridge. Capital Blvd was reduced to one lane while Engine #2 and Ladder #1 operated, no one was injured. |
Car Runs Into Storefront
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April 14, 2017
The driver of this vehicle mistakenly pressed the gas pedal instead of the brake and her car ran into the front of Rack Room Shoes. No one was injured. |
Shed Fire Extends to Home
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April 13, 2017
Engine #2 was first on scene to this house fire on Cobble Ridge Ct Thursday afternoon. When they arrived they found a shed in the back yard that was fully involved with fire and had spread to the back side of the home. A gas line had ruptured and was sending fire up the outside of the house from the basement to the attic. Ladder #1 went to the roof and cut a ventilation hole and crews made an interior fire attack to limit spread. One minor injury was reported. Most of the fire damage was contained to the shed and the rear of the home. Other units on scene included WFFD Engine 3, 5, and mutual aid from Rolesville. For more pictures click HERE |
School Bus Involved in Accident
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April 12, 2017
35 students and 2 adults were on board this school bus that was involved in an accident on Ponderosa Service Rd. Engine 2 and Ladder 1 responded to the accident along with several EMS units. No major injuries were reported. |
WFFD 2017 Emergency Calls
Month |
Engine #1 |
Engine #2 |
Engine #3 |
Engine #4 |
Engine #5 |
Ladder #1 |
Total Emergency Calls (Some calls have multiple units) |
January |
126 |
72 |
63 |
60 |
39 |
77 |
326 |
February |
118 |
65 |
60 |
64 |
35 |
70 |
296 |
March |
138 |
52 |
45 |
68 |
36 |
67 |
312 |
April |
102 |
73 |
52 |
65 |
41 |
83 |
294 |
May |
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