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 In the Construction Phase Scheduled Completion June 2015 |
Station #511908 Holmes Hollow Rd. Wake Forest, NC
27587 919-847-3684 |
This Month In Wake Forest Fire Department History
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January 1985
A box of oily rags was believed to start a minor fire at Bailey's Exxon on Roosevelt Ave. The call went out around 10 pm and firefighters found smoke in the store from a cardboard box of rags that was on fire. The box was removed and extinguished. Only smoke damage occurred. |
Structure Fire With Stony Hill
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January 11, 2015
Engine #2 and Engine #5 responded with Stony Hill to this reported chimney fire on Barbaras Ct where crews found active fire in the structure itself. The fire was quickly brought under control and WFFD crews assisted with fire attack, water supply, salvage, and overhaul operations. (Photos courtesy of Mike Legeros) Click HERE for more pictures. |
Electrical Problem Causes Car Fire
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January 9, 2015
Engine #2 responded to this vehicle fire on Steeple Run Friday afternoon. Heavy fire was found in the trunk of the car and was extending into the main cab. The fire was extinguished and it was determined that the fire was caused by a sound system in the trunk that experienced electrical issues. Click HERE for more pictures and a video. (Video submitted by vehicle owner) |
2014 Emergency Calls Total
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January 1, 2015
The Wake Forest Fire Department responded to a total of 2, 950 emergency calls in 2014. |
December 2014 Emergency Calls Total
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January 1, 2015
The Wake Forest Fire Department answered a total of 277 emergency calls in the month of December. |
Grill Bursts Into Flames
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December 27, 2014
Quick thinking by homeowners saved their house from going up in flames when their grill caught on fire which was located on their back porch. Engine #3 was first to arrive to the fire off of Wall Rd and found the burnt up grill to be smoldering. The grill burst into flames shortly after the homeowner turned it on and was extinguished by a garden hose and an ABC fire extinguisher. No one was injured and the fire was contained to the back porch. |
Car Flips 4 Times
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December 22, 2014
A vehicle flipped approximately four times and crashed into the woods along Ligon Mill Rd near Billiard Ct on Monday. Eye witnesses reported the vehicle flew nearly 20 feet in the air before landing on its roof. When Engine #2 arrived on scene, the passengers of the vehicle were out and walking around. Only minor injuries were sustained. |
Toys For Tots
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December 17, 2014
The Toys For Tots campaign has officially ended at Wake Forest Fire Department this year. Thank you for all of your generous donations to this wonderful program put on by the US Marine Corps Reserve. We look forward to seeing each of you next year. |
4 Vehicle Accident
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December 16, 2014
4 vehicles were involved at the intersection of Capital Blvd and Purnell Rd. Engine #1 and Ladder #1 responded to the accident that was blocking the intersection. Only minor injuries were reported. |
Train Fire
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December 12, 2014
Engine #1 and Ladder #1 responded to a reported train fire on Friday morning. We crews arrived they found heavy smoke pouring out of the engine compartment of the train. The motor of the train had a mechanical issue and caused oil to produce a small fire. The fire was quickly extinguished without any major damage. |
Bridge Damaged in Single Vehicle Accident
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December 7, 2014
A car slammed through the guardrail on the bridge at Forestville Rd and Foxwild Ln before ending up in the creek below. Engine #3 arrived to find the driver of the vehicle out of the car with no injuries. The NC DOT was called out to repair the bridge which lasted well into the night. Forestville Rd was shut down for about 6 hours while the repairs took place. |
Car Slams Into Wall
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December 2, 2014
Two vehicles were involved in a vehicle accident on Heritage Lake Rd that sent one slamming into a rock wall. Engine #3 and Ladder #1 responded to the accident during the morning rush hour traffic. No one was injured in the accident. |
November Emergency Calls Total
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The Wake Forest Fire Department answered a total of 234 emergency calls in the month of November.
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Vehicle Lands on Roof
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November 30, 2014
Engine #1 and Ladder #1 responded to a two vehicle accident on Pine Ave. When crews arrived they found one vehicle that was upside down in the parking lot of the SEBTS Facilities parking lot. The vehicle was involved in an accident on Pine and slid down the hill of the parking lot before rolling over on its roof at the bottom. Three people were transported to the hospital with injuries. |
Truck Slams Into Power Pole
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November 27, 2014
Power was knocked out in the area of 300 Durham Rd on Wednesday after a truck slammed into a power pole. The driver of the truck was able to escape with no injuries. No other vehicles were involved in the wreck. |
Vehicle Slams Into Store
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November 24, 2014
A vehicle slammed into the front of Main Street Grill on S. Main Street Monday evening. No one was injured in the store or in the vehicle. Only one vehicle was involved. |
Explosion In Home
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November 24, 2014
Engines #3, 2, and 1 responded with Rolesville to an explosion on Winslet Dr Monday afternoon. The explosion was caused by an LP gas leak under the house. A small fire was present in the house when crews arrived but it was quickly extinguished. No one was injured in the explosion. |
Station #4 Groundbreaking Ceremony
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November 24, 2014
An official groundbreaking ceremony was held at the site of WFFD's new Station #4 on Jenkins Rd Monday morning. The new station will serve the citizens of northern Wake Forest and surrounding areas and is scheduled to be completed in the Spring of 2015. Click HERE for more photos. (Photos courtesy of Wake Forest News) |
Gas Line Hit During Road Work
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November 19, 2014
A crew doing road work in a neighborhood hit a gas line Wednesday afternoon. Engine #2 was first to arrive to find a gas line running to a house that had been damaged and was leaking. Selsey Dr was shut down while the leak was shut off and houses monitored for gas. |
Toys For Tots Foundation
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November 17, 2014
The Wake Forest Fire Department is once again participating in the Marine Corps Reserve Toys For Tots Program this holiday season. Stop by any Wake Forest Fire Department location to drop of any new toy for this wonderful cause. To learn more about the program visit www.toysfortots.org |
October Emergency Call Totals
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The Wake Forest Fire Department answered a total of 282 emergency calls in the month of October.
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Station #5 Renovations
November 5, 2014
Over the past two days, Station #5 has been receiving a much needed face lift. New vinyl siding and rock donated from Canyon Stone has been added to the station. A new Wake Forest Fire Department Sign will be the finishing touches of the renovations.
Over the past two days, Station #5 has been receiving a much needed face lift. New vinyl siding and rock donated from Canyon Stone has been added to the station. A new Wake Forest Fire Department Sign will be the finishing touches of the renovations.
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Building Fire Claims Dog's Lives
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November 4, 2014
Six dogs perished in a building fire Tuesday afternoon on Rocking Chair Ln. Engine #1, and Engine #3 responded with Rolesville Fire Department to the blaze. Engine #1 performed fire attack while Engine #3 supplied water. The building was engulfed in flames upon arrival. |
Vehicle Overturns in Accident
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November 4, 2014
Two vehicles collided at the intersection of Heritage Lake Rd and Friendship Chapel Rd on Tuesday morning. One of the vehicles ended up on its roof after the collision. Engine #1 and Ladder #1 arrived to find only minor injuries to those involved in the wreck. |
Recruit Class 0414 Begins
November 3, 2014
The Wake Forest Fire Department started its fourth recruit class, Class 0414, Monday morning. The 12 recruits will begin their 6 month academy with EMT-B followed by Firefighter 1 and 2 certification classes. We would like to wish these recruits the best of luck in their academy.
The Wake Forest Fire Department started its fourth recruit class, Class 0414, Monday morning. The 12 recruits will begin their 6 month academy with EMT-B followed by Firefighter 1 and 2 certification classes. We would like to wish these recruits the best of luck in their academy.
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Car Slams Into Tree
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November 1, 2014
The driver of this vehicle escaped with only minor injuries after their car ran off of Purnell Rd and slammed into a tree, crushing the front seat area. Engine #1 and Ladder #1 arrived to find the single vehicle accident and the driver out of the vehicle walking around. |
Change Your Clocks, Change Your Batteries
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The Wake Forest Fire Department would like to remind you that when you change your clocks back for Daylight Savings Time on November 1st, you should also change the batteries in your smoke detectors. Remember, smoke detectors save lives! |
