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Station #511908 Falls of Neuse Rd Wake Forest, NC
27587 919-847-3684 |
Midnight Wreck on Rogers Rd.
May 19, 2012
Engine # 2 and Ladder #1 responded to a single vehicle accident on Rogers Rd Friday night around midnight. When crews arrived on scene they found a vehicle that had flipped off the road with no driver around. WFPD searched for the driver while WFFD provided lights.
Engine # 2 and Ladder #1 responded to a single vehicle accident on Rogers Rd Friday night around midnight. When crews arrived on scene they found a vehicle that had flipped off the road with no driver around. WFPD searched for the driver while WFFD provided lights.
Vehicle Catches Fire At Gas Station
May 18, 2012
A lady returned from inside a gas station to find her vehicle on fire. Engine #1 and Ladder #1 arrived on scene and found this Ford Escape parked away from the gas pumps burning in the engine compartment. Engine #1 made a quick knockdown eliminating any fire spread to the gas pumps. No one was injured. (Click HERE for more pictures)
A lady returned from inside a gas station to find her vehicle on fire. Engine #1 and Ladder #1 arrived on scene and found this Ford Escape parked away from the gas pumps burning in the engine compartment. Engine #1 made a quick knockdown eliminating any fire spread to the gas pumps. No one was injured. (Click HERE for more pictures)
WFFD Recognized at Code Save Ceremony
May 16, 2012
Seventy six successful cardiac arrest saves were made in Wake County last year, leading the nation in that category. Seven of those saves were made by members of the Wake Forest Fire Department. Wake County EMS recognized all fire personnel who were involved in life saves Wednesday night as a part of National EMS Week. WFFD is very proud of the members who were recognized for their outstanding work on the job and their dedication to the citizens in which they serve. (Photo courtesy of www.legeros.com)
Seventy six successful cardiac arrest saves were made in Wake County last year, leading the nation in that category. Seven of those saves were made by members of the Wake Forest Fire Department. Wake County EMS recognized all fire personnel who were involved in life saves Wednesday night as a part of National EMS Week. WFFD is very proud of the members who were recognized for their outstanding work on the job and their dedication to the citizens in which they serve. (Photo courtesy of www.legeros.com)
2012 Brotherhood Conference
May 12, 2012
The Wake Forest Fire Department would like to thank Lt. Ray McCormack of the FDNY who came and taught a group of local firefighters at the 2012 WFFD Brotherhood Conference. McCormack presented his well know "Dirty Dozen" seminar as well as a detailed engine company operations class. Thank you to everyone who came out and was a part of this limited opportunity to hear from one of the fire service greats! A very special thanks goes to WFFD Bat Chief Nick Rhodes for coordinating this wonderful conference. Click HERE for more pictures.
The Wake Forest Fire Department would like to thank Lt. Ray McCormack of the FDNY who came and taught a group of local firefighters at the 2012 WFFD Brotherhood Conference. McCormack presented his well know "Dirty Dozen" seminar as well as a detailed engine company operations class. Thank you to everyone who came out and was a part of this limited opportunity to hear from one of the fire service greats! A very special thanks goes to WFFD Bat Chief Nick Rhodes for coordinating this wonderful conference. Click HERE for more pictures.
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Late Night Vehicle Accident
May 12, 2012
At 1am, Engine Company 2, Ladder Company 1 and Battalion 1 responded to a vehicle accident with Injuries in the 10,000 block of Ligon Mill RD. Upon the arrival of Engine Company 2 they found this single vehicle accident where the driver had self extricated prior to their arrival. One patient was transported with non life threatening injuries. Engine 2 secured the vehicle and stood by until it could be towed.
At 1am, Engine Company 2, Ladder Company 1 and Battalion 1 responded to a vehicle accident with Injuries in the 10,000 block of Ligon Mill RD. Upon the arrival of Engine Company 2 they found this single vehicle accident where the driver had self extricated prior to their arrival. One patient was transported with non life threatening injuries. Engine 2 secured the vehicle and stood by until it could be towed.
Elevator Rescue
May 11, 2012
WFFD responded to two elevator rescues on Thursday at two different schools. The first happened at WF-R High School and Engine #1 and Ladder #1 responded. When they arrived the people had already made it out of the elevator. The second rescue call was at Thales Academy and Engine #3 responded. Engine #3 successfully removed 4 children and 1 adult from the stuck elevator.
WFFD responded to two elevator rescues on Thursday at two different schools. The first happened at WF-R High School and Engine #1 and Ladder #1 responded. When they arrived the people had already made it out of the elevator. The second rescue call was at Thales Academy and Engine #3 responded. Engine #3 successfully removed 4 children and 1 adult from the stuck elevator.
Car Slams Into House
May 9, 2012
No one was injured at this accident on Best St Wednesday afternoon. Engine #1 and Ladder #1 arrived to find a single vehicle that had slammed into the front of the house causing a chunk of the house to be knocked out. The driver was out of the vehicle when responders arrived and was unharmed.
No one was injured at this accident on Best St Wednesday afternoon. Engine #1 and Ladder #1 arrived to find a single vehicle that had slammed into the front of the house causing a chunk of the house to be knocked out. The driver was out of the vehicle when responders arrived and was unharmed.
Single Vehicle Accident on Durant Rd.
May 8, 2012
One patient was put on a back board and transported to the hospital with minor injuries after their car ran off of Durant Rd and slammed into the tree line. Engine #5 and Squad #5 answered the call around 9:00pm.
One patient was put on a back board and transported to the hospital with minor injuries after their car ran off of Durant Rd and slammed into the tree line. Engine #5 and Squad #5 answered the call around 9:00pm.
Punctured Gas Tank on I-540
May 5, 2012
Heavy rain led to this single vehicle accident that Engine #5 responded to on I-540 Saturday. The vehicle lost control and slammed into the safety cables in the median. One of the supports for the cable punctured the gas tank on the vehicle causing gasoline to leak. The spill was contained and cleaned up.
Heavy rain led to this single vehicle accident that Engine #5 responded to on I-540 Saturday. The vehicle lost control and slammed into the safety cables in the median. One of the supports for the cable punctured the gas tank on the vehicle causing gasoline to leak. The spill was contained and cleaned up.
Vehicle Flips on White St.
May 2, 2012
A vehicle traveling on N. White street flipped Wednesday afternoon near Juniper Ave. There was only one vehicle involved in the accident and the driver was transported to the hospital with injuries. Engine #1 and Ladder #1 responded to the accident.
A vehicle traveling on N. White street flipped Wednesday afternoon near Juniper Ave. There was only one vehicle involved in the accident and the driver was transported to the hospital with injuries. Engine #1 and Ladder #1 responded to the accident.
Rubbish Fire Sets Tree Ablaze
May 2, 2012
Engine #3 responded to a report of smoke in the area on Forestville Rd on Wednesday. When they arrived on scene they found debris from a house being demolished and a large tree burning. Engine #2 was requested for water supply and the fire was eventually brought under control.
Engine #3 responded to a report of smoke in the area on Forestville Rd on Wednesday. When they arrived on scene they found debris from a house being demolished and a large tree burning. Engine #2 was requested for water supply and the fire was eventually brought under control.
Fire Prevention at Primrose School
April 27, 2012
Engine #3 and Ladder #1 set up the fire safety house and handed out fire prevention materials at this year's family night at Primrose School. The fire safety house gives children a chance to practice staying low and crawling out of a house under "smoke" conditions. Children were also given the oppurtunity to climb in Engine #3 and take home fire prevention materials.
Engine #3 and Ladder #1 set up the fire safety house and handed out fire prevention materials at this year's family night at Primrose School. The fire safety house gives children a chance to practice staying low and crawling out of a house under "smoke" conditions. Children were also given the oppurtunity to climb in Engine #3 and take home fire prevention materials.
2012 Special Olympics Plane Pull
April 22, 2012
On Saturday, April 21, 2012, the Wake Forest Fire Department participated in the 2012 Special Olympics Plane Pull. The Plane Pull is an important fundraiser for Special Olympics North Carolina and helps to provide 38,000 individuals with intellectual disabilities the opportunity to receive training and compete in 19 Olympic-type sports. It requires participants to come together as a team to achieve a very daunting task — pull an 30,000 lb airplane 20 feet. There were over 100 teams that participated and the Wake Forest Fire Department came in 6th place overall. Congrats to the WFFD crew!
On Saturday, April 21, 2012, the Wake Forest Fire Department participated in the 2012 Special Olympics Plane Pull. The Plane Pull is an important fundraiser for Special Olympics North Carolina and helps to provide 38,000 individuals with intellectual disabilities the opportunity to receive training and compete in 19 Olympic-type sports. It requires participants to come together as a team to achieve a very daunting task — pull an 30,000 lb airplane 20 feet. There were over 100 teams that participated and the Wake Forest Fire Department came in 6th place overall. Congrats to the WFFD crew!
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Thank You!
April 20, 2012
The Wake Forest Fire Department would like to thank everyone who came out and made this year's Fish Fry a great success! We look forward to seeing you all next year.
The Wake Forest Fire Department would like to thank everyone who came out and made this year's Fish Fry a great success! We look forward to seeing you all next year.
Congratulations
April 19, 2012
The Wake Forest Fire Department would like to congratulate FF Jonathan Whitley and his wife Melissa on the birth of their baby girl. We welcome baby Whitley to the WFFD family.
The Wake Forest Fire Department would like to congratulate FF Jonathan Whitley and his wife Melissa on the birth of their baby girl. We welcome baby Whitley to the WFFD family.
ISO Water Supply Test
April 19, 2012
Six neighboring departments assisted Wake Forest Fire with the water supply test during this week’s ISO grading. The Office of State Fire Marshal has been grading WFFD this week in an attempt to lower the districts ISO rating. One of the many things reviewed is water supply operations. During the test tankers were timed on how quickly their tanks could be emptied into a portable drop tank as well as how quickly they could fill their tanks back up. These times are crucial during rural water supply operations. Special thanks to the following departments for their help: Rolesville, Stony Hill, Youngsville, Bay Leaf, New Hope, and Durham Highway. WFFD will find out the results from the grading in a couple of months.
Six neighboring departments assisted Wake Forest Fire with the water supply test during this week’s ISO grading. The Office of State Fire Marshal has been grading WFFD this week in an attempt to lower the districts ISO rating. One of the many things reviewed is water supply operations. During the test tankers were timed on how quickly their tanks could be emptied into a portable drop tank as well as how quickly they could fill their tanks back up. These times are crucial during rural water supply operations. Special thanks to the following departments for their help: Rolesville, Stony Hill, Youngsville, Bay Leaf, New Hope, and Durham Highway. WFFD will find out the results from the grading in a couple of months.
Heritage Highschool STEM Day
April 18, 2012
Heritage Highschool hosted their first ever Business Alliance STEM (science-technology-engineering-math) Day on Wednesday morning. The students got a chance to explore several different careers including one in the fire service. Engine #3 participated in the event and explained how science, technology, engineering, and math play a part in the fire service.
Heritage Highschool hosted their first ever Business Alliance STEM (science-technology-engineering-math) Day on Wednesday morning. The students got a chance to explore several different careers including one in the fire service. Engine #3 participated in the event and explained how science, technology, engineering, and math play a part in the fire service.
Morning Rush Hour Vehicle Accident
April 17, 2012
Engine #5 and Tanker #5 responded to this vehicle accident Tuesday morning around 7:30 on Durant Rd. The vehicle ran into the tree and caused the airbags to deploy. The driver was transported to the hospital with minor injuries.
Engine #5 and Tanker #5 responded to this vehicle accident Tuesday morning around 7:30 on Durant Rd. The vehicle ran into the tree and caused the airbags to deploy. The driver was transported to the hospital with minor injuries.
WFFD 2012 Preview Video
"We Got This!"
This video was created by FF Justin Graney of Wake Forest Fire Department. Look for the full WFFD 2012 video to come out in the Fall. Remember, WE GOT THIS!
Retired Firefighters Breakfast
Staion #1 hosted a breakfast for the retired members of Wake Forest Fire Department Saturday morning. This is always a special time to share stories and learn from those who dedicated many years to the Wake Forest Fire Department.
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Vehicle Lands in Creek
April 13, 2012
The driver of this Jeep Liberty was uninjured when he flipped his vehicle into a creek on Forestville Rd late Friday night. Engine #3 responded to the accident and found the driver to be out of the vehicle and standing on the bridge. It appears as if he ran off the road and overcorrected before rolling the vehicle into the creek.
The driver of this Jeep Liberty was uninjured when he flipped his vehicle into a creek on Forestville Rd late Friday night. Engine #3 responded to the accident and found the driver to be out of the vehicle and standing on the bridge. It appears as if he ran off the road and overcorrected before rolling the vehicle into the creek.
Mobile Home Fire
April, 12, 2012
Wake Forest battled a mobile home fire Thursday evening off of N. Franklin Street. Car 5 arrived on scene and marked a working fire with heavy fire showing from the rear of the home. Engine #1 arrived and made fire attack
while Ladder #1 did a primary search and performed ventilation operations. Engine #2 established a water supply while Engine #3 set up a RIT team. The fire was contained in about 30 minutes. No injuries reported.(Click HERE for more pictures)
Wake Forest battled a mobile home fire Thursday evening off of N. Franklin Street. Car 5 arrived on scene and marked a working fire with heavy fire showing from the rear of the home. Engine #1 arrived and made fire attack
while Ladder #1 did a primary search and performed ventilation operations. Engine #2 established a water supply while Engine #3 set up a RIT team. The fire was contained in about 30 minutes. No injuries reported.(Click HERE for more pictures)
Dump Trucks Catch Fire
April 9, 2012
Engine #1, Ladder #1, and a Tanker from Youngsville Fire Department fought two dump truck fires Wednesday afternoon on Lake Forest Dr. When crews arrived they found heavy fire from one truck’s engine compartment and cab which appeared to set the second truck on fire due to how close the two were sitting. The trucks had been used about an hour before the blaze was reported and it is unclear how they caught on fire. No one was injured.
Engine #1, Ladder #1, and a Tanker from Youngsville Fire Department fought two dump truck fires Wednesday afternoon on Lake Forest Dr. When crews arrived they found heavy fire from one truck’s engine compartment and cab which appeared to set the second truck on fire due to how close the two were sitting. The trucks had been used about an hour before the blaze was reported and it is unclear how they caught on fire. No one was injured.
Charcoal Sets Brush on Fire
April 9, 2012
Hot charcoal and high winds caused this brush fire on Thornrose way Wednesday morning. Engine #1 responded to the fire and had it under control before any damage could happen to nearby homes. Wake County has been under a Red Flag Warning this week which means that there is a high threat of brush fires due to dry conditions. Outside burning should be kept to a minimum.
Hot charcoal and high winds caused this brush fire on Thornrose way Wednesday morning. Engine #1 responded to the fire and had it under control before any damage could happen to nearby homes. Wake County has been under a Red Flag Warning this week which means that there is a high threat of brush fires due to dry conditions. Outside burning should be kept to a minimum.
Volunteers Wanted
The Wake Forest Fire Department has opened the volunteer application process again. Please click Joining Our Family for more details.
Dumpster on Fire
April 3, 2012
Engine #1 repsonded to this emergency Tuesday morning and found a dumpster sitting directly behind Petsmart to be fully involved with fire. The quick extinguishment of the blaze prevented any fire spread to the building or any damage to take place.
Engine #1 repsonded to this emergency Tuesday morning and found a dumpster sitting directly behind Petsmart to be fully involved with fire. The quick extinguishment of the blaze prevented any fire spread to the building or any damage to take place.
Easter Egg Hunt
The Ladies Auxiliary hosted an Easter Egg Hunt for the children of Wake Forest Fire Department Saturday afternoon at Station #3. The children hunted for the eggs with the help of the Easter Bunny himself! Thanks to the Ladies Auxiliary for putting on this great event!
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Large Brush Fire at Joyner Park
March 30, 2012
Crews battled a large brush Friday evening at Joyner Park off of Harris Rd. Engine #1, Brush #1, Ladder #1 and Brush #2 extinguished the blaze that was burning towards the Staffordshire community. The cause of the fire is undetermined (Photos courtesy of George Randy Bass Photography)
Crews battled a large brush Friday evening at Joyner Park off of Harris Rd. Engine #1, Brush #1, Ladder #1 and Brush #2 extinguished the blaze that was burning towards the Staffordshire community. The cause of the fire is undetermined (Photos courtesy of George Randy Bass Photography)
