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Family Escapes House Fire
April 12, 2014
Around 11pm on Saturday night, a fire broke out at a house on Cottesbrook Dr in Wake Forest. The family that lived in the house was at home at the time of the fire and was able to escape with no injuries. Ladder #1 and Engine #1 arrived to find the entire front of the house engulfed in flames. A quick exterior attack was made to knock down the flames allowing for Engine #3 and Engine #1 crews to take attack lines inside and extinguish the remaining fire. The quick aggressive attack limited fire spread and saved much of the personal belongings of the family. Other units on scene included WF Engine #5 and Rolesville Pumper #153. For more pictures click HERE. (Some photos courtesy of Wake Forest News and The Wake Weekly)
Around 11pm on Saturday night, a fire broke out at a house on Cottesbrook Dr in Wake Forest. The family that lived in the house was at home at the time of the fire and was able to escape with no injuries. Ladder #1 and Engine #1 arrived to find the entire front of the house engulfed in flames. A quick exterior attack was made to knock down the flames allowing for Engine #3 and Engine #1 crews to take attack lines inside and extinguish the remaining fire. The quick aggressive attack limited fire spread and saved much of the personal belongings of the family. Other units on scene included WF Engine #5 and Rolesville Pumper #153. For more pictures click HERE. (Some photos courtesy of Wake Forest News and The Wake Weekly)
House Fire in Downtown Wake Forest
April 9, 2014
Engine #1 and Ladder #1 were quickly on scene to this house fire Wednesday night on Jones St. The call originally came in as an outside fire but was upgraded to a structure fire when crews arrived. Fire was found in the attic when an interior fire attack was made. Ladder #1 went to the roof and cut a ventilation hole. Other units on scene were Engine #2, Engine #3, and mutual aid from Rolesville Fire Department. (Photo courtesy of Wake Forest News)
Engine #1 and Ladder #1 were quickly on scene to this house fire Wednesday night on Jones St. The call originally came in as an outside fire but was upgraded to a structure fire when crews arrived. Fire was found in the attic when an interior fire attack was made. Ladder #1 went to the roof and cut a ventilation hole. Other units on scene were Engine #2, Engine #3, and mutual aid from Rolesville Fire Department. (Photo courtesy of Wake Forest News)
Mutual Aid Fire in Youngsville
March 23, 2014
Wake Forest Engine #1 and Tanker #2 responded mutual aid to Youngsville for a house fire on Pen Oak Lane Sunday morning. When Youngsville crews arrived they found heavy fire from a single family home. The family was at home at the time of the fire and all were able to escape unharmed. Click HERE for more pictures. (Photos courtesy of Wake Forest News)
Wake Forest Engine #1 and Tanker #2 responded mutual aid to Youngsville for a house fire on Pen Oak Lane Sunday morning. When Youngsville crews arrived they found heavy fire from a single family home. The family was at home at the time of the fire and all were able to escape unharmed. Click HERE for more pictures. (Photos courtesy of Wake Forest News)
Flashover Simulator Training
March 19-20, 2014
For two days, the Wake Forest Fire Department took part in specialized training that teaches firefighters to recognize the signs of a flashover in a fire. The special flashover simulator training was provided by Gaston Community College and exposed firefighters to extreme heat and flashover conditions in a controlled environment. To learn more about the training visit Wake Forest News. (Picture and video courtesy of Wake Forest News.)
For two days, the Wake Forest Fire Department took part in specialized training that teaches firefighters to recognize the signs of a flashover in a fire. The special flashover simulator training was provided by Gaston Community College and exposed firefighters to extreme heat and flashover conditions in a controlled environment. To learn more about the training visit Wake Forest News. (Picture and video courtesy of Wake Forest News.)
Residential Fire on Donner Trail
March 17, 2014
A family was at home when a fire broke out in an upstairs bedroom at their home on Monday night. The family was alerted by smoke detectors and were able to escape unharmed. Engine #3 arrived to find heavy fire from an upstairs bedroom. As crews made an interior attack they found the families dog and safely removed it from the home. The house was located in an area without fire hydrants so Engine #2 and Tanker #2 established a water supply operation with tankers being used from several neighboring departments. The fire was contained to the second floor and no injuries were reported. (Photos courtesy of Wake Forest News) Click HERE for more pictures.
A family was at home when a fire broke out in an upstairs bedroom at their home on Monday night. The family was alerted by smoke detectors and were able to escape unharmed. Engine #3 arrived to find heavy fire from an upstairs bedroom. As crews made an interior attack they found the families dog and safely removed it from the home. The house was located in an area without fire hydrants so Engine #2 and Tanker #2 established a water supply operation with tankers being used from several neighboring departments. The fire was contained to the second floor and no injuries were reported. (Photos courtesy of Wake Forest News) Click HERE for more pictures.
Vehicle Slides on Ice
March 3, 2014
As the freezing rain began to fall in Wake Forest, a vehicle traveling southbound on Capital Blvd lost control, crossed the median, and crashed into a group of trees narrowly missing a guardrail. Engine #1 and Ladder #1 arrived and secured the vehicle to the guardrail to prevent it from sliding further down the embankment before removing the driver of the vehicle. The driver was transported to the hospital with minor injury. (Photo courtesy of Wake Forest News)
As the freezing rain began to fall in Wake Forest, a vehicle traveling southbound on Capital Blvd lost control, crossed the median, and crashed into a group of trees narrowly missing a guardrail. Engine #1 and Ladder #1 arrived and secured the vehicle to the guardrail to prevent it from sliding further down the embankment before removing the driver of the vehicle. The driver was transported to the hospital with minor injury. (Photo courtesy of Wake Forest News)
Cardiac Life Save
February 27, 2014
On the morning of January 19, 2014, Engine #3 responded to an unconscious person at Anytime Fitness on Rogers Rd. While responding to the emergency, it was upgraded to a cardiac arrest. When Engine #3 arrived on scene they found a mother and her two daughters performing CPR on a man who had collapsed in front of them. The man's life was saved and he was able to sit down with the women who began CPR on him. The story of that day has been covered by Wake Forest News and includes security video of the cardiac arrest event. Click HERE for the story.
On the morning of January 19, 2014, Engine #3 responded to an unconscious person at Anytime Fitness on Rogers Rd. While responding to the emergency, it was upgraded to a cardiac arrest. When Engine #3 arrived on scene they found a mother and her two daughters performing CPR on a man who had collapsed in front of them. The man's life was saved and he was able to sit down with the women who began CPR on him. The story of that day has been covered by Wake Forest News and includes security video of the cardiac arrest event. Click HERE for the story.
Shed Fire With Reported Explosion
February 14, 2014
Engine #5 was first on scene to this shed fire that had a reported explosion accompanied with it. Engine #5 arrived to find heavy fire coming from a shed in the back yard of a residence on Keith Store Road. The shed was a total loss but crews were able to save a vehicle and a boat that was located near the shed. (Photo courtesy of Wake Forest News)
Engine #5 was first on scene to this shed fire that had a reported explosion accompanied with it. Engine #5 arrived to find heavy fire coming from a shed in the back yard of a residence on Keith Store Road. The shed was a total loss but crews were able to save a vehicle and a boat that was located near the shed. (Photo courtesy of Wake Forest News)
Two Fires In Apartment Complex
February 12, 2014
For the second time in three days, WFFD crews responded to fires in the New Hope Village apartments on N. Allen Rd. The fire Wednesday was a room and contents fire on the second floor. Engine #1 and Ladder #1 arrived to find smoke coming from a second floor window. After searching for the fire and any victims, the fire was found by Ladder #1 in a closet and extinguished by Engine #1. No injuries were reported in the fire.
The first fire occurred Monday in a separate building of the complex and was a cooking related fire. The resident fell asleep while cooking and filled the entire apartment with smoke. Crews forced entry into the apartment and quickly extinguished the burning food. No fire damage occurred to the apartment.
For the second time in three days, WFFD crews responded to fires in the New Hope Village apartments on N. Allen Rd. The fire Wednesday was a room and contents fire on the second floor. Engine #1 and Ladder #1 arrived to find smoke coming from a second floor window. After searching for the fire and any victims, the fire was found by Ladder #1 in a closet and extinguished by Engine #1. No injuries were reported in the fire.
The first fire occurred Monday in a separate building of the complex and was a cooking related fire. The resident fell asleep while cooking and filled the entire apartment with smoke. Crews forced entry into the apartment and quickly extinguished the burning food. No fire damage occurred to the apartment.
Vehicle Rolls On N. White Street
February 11, 2014
A vehicle lost control on N. White Street, ran off the road, and barrel rolled into the parking lot of Feggins and Feggins Funeral Home Tuesday afternoon. Engine #1 and Ladder #1 responded to the single vehicle accident where only minor injuries were reported. (Photo courtesy of Wake Forest News)
A vehicle lost control on N. White Street, ran off the road, and barrel rolled into the parking lot of Feggins and Feggins Funeral Home Tuesday afternoon. Engine #1 and Ladder #1 responded to the single vehicle accident where only minor injuries were reported. (Photo courtesy of Wake Forest News)
Car vs. Power Pole
February 8, 2014
A car slammed into a power pole on S. Main Street Saturday afternoon sending Engine #1 and Ladder #1 to the scene. The power pole was completely broken off and caused electrical lines to sag over the road. S. Main Street was closed until the power company could replace the pole at which time it was reopened to traffic. The driver was treated for minor injuries.
A car slammed into a power pole on S. Main Street Saturday afternoon sending Engine #1 and Ladder #1 to the scene. The power pole was completely broken off and caused electrical lines to sag over the road. S. Main Street was closed until the power company could replace the pole at which time it was reopened to traffic. The driver was treated for minor injuries.
Single Vehicle Runs Off Road
February 2, 2014
Engine #2 and Rescue #3 responded to a single vehicle accident on Ligon Mill Rd Saturday afternoon. The car was headed towards Wake Forest when it lost control near Greenville Loop and smashed into some bushes and a power pole. No serious injuries were reported. (Photo courtesy of Wake Forest News)
Engine #2 and Rescue #3 responded to a single vehicle accident on Ligon Mill Rd Saturday afternoon. The car was headed towards Wake Forest when it lost control near Greenville Loop and smashed into some bushes and a power pole. No serious injuries were reported. (Photo courtesy of Wake Forest News)
Truck Burns on Wake Union Church Rd
January 31, 2014
Engine #1 responded to a fully involved pick-up truck fire Friday morning on Wake Union Church Rd. The driver of the vehicle informed WFFD that his pick-up started to smoke so he pulled it off on the shoulder of the road, exited the vehicle, and then it began to burn. The driver was not injured in the blaze but the vehicle is a total loss.
Engine #1 responded to a fully involved pick-up truck fire Friday morning on Wake Union Church Rd. The driver of the vehicle informed WFFD that his pick-up started to smoke so he pulled it off on the shoulder of the road, exited the vehicle, and then it began to burn. The driver was not injured in the blaze but the vehicle is a total loss.
2 Alarm Fire Sends WFFD To Assist Neighboring Departments
January 29, 2014
On Friday morning, shortly after the Triangle was blanketed with snow, Engine #5 responded mutual aid with Bay Leaf and Durham Highway Fire Departments to a large residential fire on Heartly Dr. Heavy fire was reported on the second floor and attic. Engine #5 was apart of the second alarm assignment after initial units reported a working fire. Click HERE for more photos. (Photos courtesy of Mike Legeros)
On Friday morning, shortly after the Triangle was blanketed with snow, Engine #5 responded mutual aid with Bay Leaf and Durham Highway Fire Departments to a large residential fire on Heartly Dr. Heavy fire was reported on the second floor and attic. Engine #5 was apart of the second alarm assignment after initial units reported a working fire. Click HERE for more photos. (Photos courtesy of Mike Legeros)
Outside Fire Threatens Shed
January 26, 2014
Engine #3 and Brush #3 quickly extinguished an outside fire on Burlington Mills Rd Monday before it could catch a she on fire. Home owners had thrown ashes outside from a wood stove and it caught a pile of leaves on fire. No damage occurred to any structures.
Engine #3 and Brush #3 quickly extinguished an outside fire on Burlington Mills Rd Monday before it could catch a she on fire. Home owners had thrown ashes outside from a wood stove and it caught a pile of leaves on fire. No damage occurred to any structures.
Inside WFFD by Wake Forest News
January 20, 2014
Our friends at Wake Forest News performed a behind the scenes interview with WFFD Firehouse #1 crews. Click HERE to read the story.
Our friends at Wake Forest News performed a behind the scenes interview with WFFD Firehouse #1 crews. Click HERE to read the story.
Tanker #2 Responds With Northern Tanker Strike Team
January 12, 2014
The Northern Region Tanker Strike Team was requested by Fairview Fire units working a major house fire in southern Wake County Sunday evening. Tanker #2 is part of one the Northern Region Strike Team along with tankers from Bay Leaf, Durham Highway, and Stony Hill Fire Departments. The regional strike teams were recently created to respond to rural areas in the county that do not have fire hydrants to ensure that enough water was being provided to fight fires. WFFD Tanker #2 took part in the water supply operations and dropped 4000 gallons of water before being placed back in service.
The Northern Region Tanker Strike Team was requested by Fairview Fire units working a major house fire in southern Wake County Sunday evening. Tanker #2 is part of one the Northern Region Strike Team along with tankers from Bay Leaf, Durham Highway, and Stony Hill Fire Departments. The regional strike teams were recently created to respond to rural areas in the county that do not have fire hydrants to ensure that enough water was being provided to fight fires. WFFD Tanker #2 took part in the water supply operations and dropped 4000 gallons of water before being placed back in service.
Storms Keep WFFD Crews Busy
January 11, 2014
A heavy band of thunderstorms that produced tornadic activity rolled through Wake Forest Saturday afternoon knocking down trees and leaving residents without power. WFFD crews answered several calls during the storm including power lines and trees blocking roadways. (Picture courtesy of Wake Forest News)
A heavy band of thunderstorms that produced tornadic activity rolled through Wake Forest Saturday afternoon knocking down trees and leaving residents without power. WFFD crews answered several calls during the storm including power lines and trees blocking roadways. (Picture courtesy of Wake Forest News)
WFFD Emergency Response for 2013
January 1, 2014
The Wake Forest Fire Department ran a total of 2,592 emergencies in 2013. These emergencies ranged from medical calls, house fires, vehicle accidents, rescues (water, high angle, and low angle), explosions, and hazardous materials related. We continue to improve our knowledge, training, and equipment to better serve the Wake Forest community and we appreciate the continued support. Have a safe and happy new year.
The Wake Forest Fire Department ran a total of 2,592 emergencies in 2013. These emergencies ranged from medical calls, house fires, vehicle accidents, rescues (water, high angle, and low angle), explosions, and hazardous materials related. We continue to improve our knowledge, training, and equipment to better serve the Wake Forest community and we appreciate the continued support. Have a safe and happy new year.
