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"Saving Lives, Our Prime Goal"


Join Us For A Special Training Opportunity on February 20th and 21st!

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“Fire Ground Size-Up / Situational Awareness” Seminar

Presented By: Chief Mike Terpak (Deputy Chief Jersey City, NJ)

Where
WF Renaissance Centre 405 Brooks St, Wake Forest, NC 27587
 

Seminar
​This all-day seminar is a MUST for all ranks. Knowing when to stay or when to go are the critical factors outlined in this seminar. Situational Awareness, or the lack of it, is a consistent series of factors that leads to the success or failure of an emergency incident. The crucial component(s) in this seminar focus on what to look for, how to anticipate ahead of your incident and being prepared for the expected as well as the unexpected. Additionally, in this seminar, we will provide you with uniformed/informative and disciplined approach toward scene management and control through use of the FD radio. In this program we will provide you with a scripted outline for the initial radio report, the alarm status report, and the incident scene progress report. By reviewing actual radio transmission clips and case studies, we will provide your department with a uniformed approach on what to say, how to say it and how it should affect your fire ground operations.  
Instructor
Michael Terpak has been in the fire service for 41 years spending the last 36 years with the Jersey City Fire Department where he recently retired as a Deputy Chief and City-Wide Tour Commander. Throughout his career he has worked in the city’s Lafayette and Greenville areas with Engines 10 & 17, Ladder 12, Rescue 1, Chief of the city’s 2nd. Battalion and the former Chief in-charge of the city’s Training Division. In addition to the above, he was also the High-Rise Training Coordinator for Jersey City. Terpak travels extensively around the country lecturing on fire/rescue topics and is the founder of Promotional Prep, a New Jersey based consulting firm designed to prepare firefighters and fire officers studying for promotional exams.
 
Chief Terpak, who also holds a BS degree in Fire Safety Administration from the City University of New Jersey, is the author of five best-selling books, “Fire Ground Size-Up”, “Assessment Center Strategy and Tactics” ,“Fire Ground Operational Guides” “Assessment Center Management and Supervision” and Fire Officer Oral Assessment Study Guides.”
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To reserve your spot for this FREE event, click on the link below!

https://www.eventbrite.com/o/wake-forest-fire-department-with-chief-terpak-18357971513
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Station #1 (Headquarters)

420 Elm Ave
​Wake Forest, NC 27587
919-556-1966
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Station #2

9925 Ligon Mill Rd.
​Wake Forest, NC 27587
919-570-1609
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Station #3

1412 Forestville Rd.
​Wake Forest, NC 27587
919-435-1019
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Station #4

1505 Jenkins Rd.
​Wake Forest, NC 27587
919-435-1401


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Station #5

11908 Holmes Hollow Rd. 
​Wake Forest, NC 27587
919-847-3684

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February 1, 2019

This aerial view of a home burning on Graham Sherron Rd in Granville County early Saturday morning is provided by WRAL Sky 5. Engine #4 and Tanker #2 responded mutual aid to assist the Brassfield Fire Department with this large fire. Engine #4 crew assisted in fire attack and a search of occupants. All occupants were able to make it out without injury.

Driver Pinned in Wrecked Vehicle

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January 28, 2019

A driver was pinned in her wrecked vehicle following a head-on collision with another vehicle at Durham Rd and Tyler Run Dr Monday afternoon. Engine 3 and Ladder 1 worked about 20 minutes to free the pinned in driver by using hydraulic tools to cut and push the mangled car off of her. She, along with two others, were transported to the hospital by EMS.

Truck Slams Head-on Into Tree

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January 20, 2019

A truck ran off the Wall Rd near Harris Rd and slammed head-on into a tree Sunday morning. Engine #4 and Ladder #1 responded to the accident where one patient was trasported to the hospital with injuries. No other vehicles were involved.

Live Burn Training

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January 19, 2019

The newest WFFD probationary volunteer firefighters took part in a live burn training exercise put on by Durham Highway Saturday. For many of the probationary firefighters, this was there first time training under live fire conditions. Training exercises like this one allow firefighters to practice and learn various skills needed for firefighting operations.

Fire Burns Carport of Home

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January 18, 2019

​Engine #5 was first to arrive at this home on Topsfield Ct Friday afternoon and found a fire burning in the carport. The fire had extended to other vehicles and equipment in the carport and into the ceiling. Engine #5 crew extinguished the blaze and limited the spread of fire. Other units on scene included WFFD Engine #2, Tanker #2, and units from Northern Wake FD and Raleigh FD.

WFFD Responds to Warehouse Fire in Bunn

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January 11, 2019

Ladder #1 was requested and responded to a large warehouse fire in Bunn. Ladder #1 was used as an elevated master stream and delivered thousands of gallons of water onto the fully involved warehouse. After hours on scene, Ladder 1 was released as other units were called in to bring the fire under control. Click HERE for more pictures.

2018 Emergency Run Totals

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Here are the total amount of emergency responses for the WFFD as well as each unit.

WFFD- 3,996

Engine #1- 1,420
Engine #2- 857
Engine #3- 756
Engine #4- 760
Engine #5- 544
Ladder #1- 1,218

Shop With a Firefighter

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December 15, 2018

Once again this year, WFFD hosted the "Shop With a Firefighter" event at the Walmart in Wake Forest. Twelve children in need, all from Wake Forest, were given $200 each to spend on gifts for themselves and family members. This is a great event that our department looks forward to each year.


Vehicle Fire

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October 30, 2018

Engine #2 responded to this single vehicle fire on the southbound side of Capital Blvd near Ponderosa Service Rd. Capital Blvd was reduced to one lane while crews quickly extinguished the fire. Damage was limited to the engine compartment of the vehicle.

Gas Line Struck

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October 15, 2018

​A gas line was struck on West Pine Ave while Town crews were installing a sign. Engine 1 and Ladder 1 responded and closed off the street so that the gas company could respond and shut off the leak. Residents were evacuated while the leak was active. No injuries were reported.

Tunnels To Towers 5k Returns to Wake Forest

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October 13, 2018

The Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers 5k returned to Wake Forest this year. This is an annual event that honors FF Stephen Siller of the FDNY who lost his life on 9/11. The event was delayed a month because of Hurricane Florence in September but still produced a great turnout. To learn more about the Stephen Siller Foundation and 5k, click here. 
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Hurricane Michael Brings Damage

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October 11, 2018

As the remnants of Hurricane Michael spread through the Wake Forest area, crews were busy with the damage it brought from the winds and rain. Pictured here is a large tree that fell on Wait Ave blocking half the road and bringing down power lines as well. Crews responded to multiple trees down and power lines down during the evening hours. 

2018 Annual Report

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October 1, 2018

​The 2018 WFFD Annual Report has been published. Click HERE to view the report.

Captain Reginald Rogers

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September 27, 2018

The Wake Forest Fire Department celebrated the retirement of Captain Reginald Rogers at Station #2 Thursday. Captain Rogers is the first to retire from Wake Forest Fire Department after serving 21 years. Rogers was also the first African-American to be a career firefighter at WFFD. Capt. Rogers served on Engine's 1, 2, and most recently 3. We would like to wish him a happy and healthy retirement.

WFFD 2018 Emergency Calls

Month
Engine #1
Engine #2
Engine #3
Engine #4
Engine #5 
Ladder #1
Total Emergency Calls
(Some calls have multiple units)
January
142
90
73 
80
34
121
364
February
114
49
46
47
38
75
280
March
118
53
 59 
57
38
83
291
April
100
61
67
54
48
71
296
May
123
69
61
52
47
97
319
June
111
68
52
67
60
94
336
July
98
65
56
67
48
89
311
August
127
90
75
67
44
124
366
September
133
79
70
71
52
98
364
October
127
80
67
55
42
128
365
November
113
70
60
78
43
117
347
December
114
83​
70
 65 
50
121
357
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