"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 Rd.
Wake Forest, NC 27587 919-435-1401 |
Station #511908 Holmes Hollow Rd.
Wake Forest, NC 27587 919-847-3684 |
2018 Annual Report
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Annual Service Testing
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September 25, 2018
The first day of the annual service testing took place at Falls Lake today. Each year, all WFFD apparatus are required to have a service test completed to make sure that they meet minimum standards. |
Kitchen Fire Fills Home With Smoke
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September 18, 2018
A pot left on the stove in this home on Crendall Way caught fire and extended up into the cabinets before being extinguished by WFFD Crews. Engine #4 was first on scene and extinguished the blaze while Engine #1 searched for any victims. All residents were able to escape and the damage was limited to the kitchen. Ladder #1 removed all the smoke from the home before units cleared the scene. Youngsville Fire Dept also responded as automatic aid. |
Hurricane Florence Sends Tree Through Home
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September 14, 2018
This home on Abercrombie Dr. was destroyed when a large tree fell through the center of it during Hurricane Florence. The family was inside the home when the tree came crashing through but fortunately everone was able to make it out uninjured. |
WFFD Emergency Operations Center
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September 14, 2018
For the first time ever, the WFFD Emergency Preparedness Team set up an Emergency Operations Center (EOC) for the Town of Wake Forest for the approaching Hurricane Florence. The EOC consisted of WFFD personnel, Town of Wake Forest Public Utilities Dept, WFPD, and Town of WF representatives and lasted for 48 hours. The EOC monitored emergency calls in the WF area and consolidated resources to allow for WF Power and WFFD personnel to respond together to handle power related issues. This was a major success for emergency management in the Town of Wake Forest. |
Hurricane Prepardeness
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September 11, 2018
As Hurricane Florence approaches bringing potentially severe impacts to the Wake Forest area, the WFFD urges each resident to prepare themselves accordingly. WFFD is staffed 24 hours a day and will be answering calls as long as conditions allow. To prepare yourself, please visit the following website: www.readync.org |
Live Fire Training
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September 11. 2018
WFFD personnel conducted a live fire training exercise at the corner of N. Main St and Barnford Mill Rd. Tuesday. Crews were able to conduct multiple evolutions that allowed members to practice firefighting skills under live conditions. |
Fire on Porch Extends Into Home
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September 8, 2018
A fire that started on the porch of this house on Sweetclover Ln in the Jones Dairy Neighborhood quickly spread into the home and caused extensive damage. Engines 1, 2, 3, and 4 responded with Rolesville Fire Dept to find heavy fire conditions upon arrival. Crews battled the fire on the first and second floor eventually extinguishing it and saving half of the home. The residents were able to escape the blaze with no injuries. |
Purple Heart Foundation
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August 22, 2018
Pictured is Fire Chief Ron Early with a plaque presented to the WFFD for its contributions and support of the Purple Heart Foundation of Wake Forest. Recently, members of the WFFD attended the 10th annual banquet held on August 4th at Richland Creek Community Church. |
MDA Fill The Boot
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August 18, 2018
WFFD kicked off it's participation in the annual MDA "Fill The Boot" Campaign Saturday. All the crews from B-Shift took a turn at receiving donations for the annual event. There will be two more Saturdays 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/ |
Tractor Trailer Slams Into Car
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July 20, 2018
Engine 2 and Ladder 1 responded to this accident on Capital Blvd where a tractor trailer slammed into the drivers side of a car. The accident occurred when the car cut in front of the tractor trailer. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. Capital Blvd was blocked while crews operated the scene. |
House Fire Called in by Neighbors
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July 12, 2018
In the early hours on Thursday, a fire was called in by neighbors of this residence on Thorndike Dr. Engine #2 was first to arrive and found heavy fire coming from the second floor and attic. Engine 2 crew went to work performing fire attack. A search for occupants was performed and was determined that the residents were out of town. Ladder 1 was eventually set up and used to fully extinguish the fire which had consumed most of the home before it was called in. Other units on scene included WFFD Engine 3, Engine 4, Battalion 1, and mutual aid units from Rolesville, Raleigh, and Northern Wake. Click HERE for more pictures. |
Fire on Front Porch
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July 9, 2018
Engine #3 was first to arrive to this home on Greenville Loop Monday afternoon to find heavy fire on the front porch. Engine #3 extinguished the fire before it extended into the home. Residents of the home made it out without any injury. Other units on scene included Engine #2, Ladder #1, and mutual aid from Rolesville and New Hope. |
Well House Burns
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July 9, 2018
Engine #1 responded with Youngsville Fire Dept. to this well house fire on Cross St in Youngsville. Engine 1 crew extinguished the fire and units checked for extension to nearby structures. Fire was contained to the well house. |
Vehicle Into Ditch
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June 25, 2018
The driver of this vehicle was uninjured when they lost control on Capital Blvd and landed in this ditch. Crews checked the driver for injuries and checked the vehicle for leaking fluids before clearing the scene. |
Teen Rescued From Neuse River
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June 25, 2018
A teen that had jumped into the Nuese River from a bridge near Capital Blvd in Wake Forest was severely injured and rescued Monday evening. WFFD Utility 5 was first to arrive to the patient via the Neuse River Trail and found him severely injured. The patient was stabilized and removed by fire crews consisting of WFFD Engine's 5, 2, Ladder #1, ATV #1, Battalion #1, Raleigh FD Engine #22, and Ladder #5. |
House Fire Starts on Second Floor
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June 16, 2018
This home on Laura Lake had a fire that started on the second floor Saturday Evening. Initially when Engine #3 arrived on scene, no smoke could be seen. However, when crews went inside the home, heavy smoke was presented and it was marked a "working fire." With assistance from Rolesville Fire Department, the fire was located on the second floor and extinguished. Ladder 1 crew cut a ventilation hole in the roof as well as searched for any victims, none were inside the home. Other units on scene included WFFD Engine 2, Battalion 1 and 2, and units from New Hope FD. WFFD Fire Investigation Team along with Wake County Fire Marshal conducted the investigation. |
Vehicle Accident Injures Four
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June 16, 2018
A three vehicle accident at the intersection of Capital Blvd and Harris Rd lead to four injuries Saturday afternoon. Engine #4 was first to arrive at the accident and quickly went to work with patient care. Two Wake County EMS units responded along with Ladder 1 and Battalion 1. Fluids and debris were cleaned up before the intersection was reopened. |
WF Charity Car Show
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June 16, 2018
The Town of Wake Forest hosted a Charity Car Show downtown Saturday. Engine #1, Engine #2, and the WFFD Drone were on hand to show children the apparatus and to give demonstrations with the drone. |
Company Officer Training
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June 12-13, 2018
For two days, all career officers at WFFD took part in a Nation Fire Academy course titled Strategies and Tactics for Initial Company Operations. The course was taught by two instructors from the NC Office of State Fire Marshal. This was a rare opportunity to get all the officers of the department together in one place and discuss operations. |
Renaissance Dental Center Donates to America Legion
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May 31, 2018
The Renaissance Dental Center presented a sponsorship check to the American Legion for a charity golf tournament and the presentation was held at WFFD Station #1 on Thursday afternoon. While there, the dentists took time to try on turnout gear and take pictures with the crews. |
Fire Contained to Garage
May 26, 2018
Engine #2 arrived on scene to find a working fire in the garage of this home on Song Sparrow Dr around 2:30am. Engine #2's crew quickly began attacking the fire in the garage and other units on scene performed a search for any occupants as well as for fire spread. Fortunately, everyone was able to escape unharmed and the fire was contained to the garage. Below is a picture of the door leading to the garage. This shows the protection that closed doors offer when a fire occurs. It is important to close all doors at night, especially in bedrooms. Other units on scene included Engine #3, Engine #1, Ladder #1, Battalion #1, and mutual aid from Rolesville FD.
Engine #2 arrived on scene to find a working fire in the garage of this home on Song Sparrow Dr around 2:30am. Engine #2's crew quickly began attacking the fire in the garage and other units on scene performed a search for any occupants as well as for fire spread. Fortunately, everyone was able to escape unharmed and the fire was contained to the garage. Below is a picture of the door leading to the garage. This shows the protection that closed doors offer when a fire occurs. It is important to close all doors at night, especially in bedrooms. Other units on scene included Engine #3, Engine #1, Ladder #1, Battalion #1, and mutual aid from Rolesville FD.
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Two Vehicle Accident at Trouble Intersection
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May 23, 2018
Yet another accident occurred at the intersection of Calvin Jones HWY and Heritage Lake. Engine #5 and Ladder #1 responded to this one where no injuries were reported. Fluids and debris were cleaned up and the vehicles removed from the road before all lanes of travel were opened back up. |
Mutual Aid to Fatal Accident
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May 20, 2018
Ladder #1 responded to Rolesville Fire Department to assist with this multi-patient and fatal accident on Zebulon Rd. Per Mike Legeros "An overturned church van and second vehicle into pond. Arriving units found multiple people trapped, and requested additional fire and EMS units, as well as two helicopters. Eleven transported to WakeMed (5) and Duke (6). Two fatalities at the scene. Accident was caused after church van struck a deer, lost control, and collided head-on with an SUV." |
Explorer Training
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May 9, 2018
Pictured here is some of the current WFFD Explorers after their weekly training at Station #1. Each week, this group of firefighter students gathers to train on various topics which prepares them for a future in the fire service. To learn more about the Explorer Program, click HERE. |
Grass Fire Spreads Behind Home
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April 22, 2018
Engine #3 and Brush #2 responded to a grass fire on White Flag Way that started when a homeowner was burning some limbs in the backyard. The fire burned in the backyard and the homeowner had most of it contained before companies arrived to extinguish the rest of the fire. Luckily, no structures were involved. |
Thank You!!!
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April 20, 2018
Once again, you have made our annual Fish Fry and Bake sale a huge success. The WFFD would like to thank everyone who came out and supported our department and bought a fish plate, donated baked goods, and volunteered your time to help during the event. Without your support, our Fish Fry would not be a success! We look forward to seeing each of you next year. |
House Fills With Smoke
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April 17, 2018
A home on N. Taylor Street filled with smoke Tuesday night when the heater malfunctioned and shorted out. Engine #1 and Ladder #1 arrived and investigated the call that was dispatched as a house fire. Water had filled the basement of the home and caused the heater to short out. No fire was found. |
Special Needs Resource Fair
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April 7, 2018
The Town of Wake Forest and Richland Creek Community Church hosted a Special Needs Resource Fair Saturday. Engine #3 participated in the event and passed out fire prevention materials and showed off their fire engine. |
Vehicle Accident With Minor Injuries
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April 2, 2018
Engine #4 responded to this three vehicle accident on Capital Blvd during the lunchtime rush. One patient was transported to the hospital with minor injuries when the rear-end collision occurred just south of the Jenkins Rd intersection. |
Smoke Showing Upon Arrival
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March 27, 2018
Ladder #1 and Engine #5 arrived to this house on E. Perry Ave to find smoke showing from the roof. Crews made entry into the home and found a small fire in the living room just inside the front door. the fire was quickly knocked down before it spread to the rest of the home. No injuries were reported and the WFFD Fire Investigation Team conducted the investigation. |
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 |
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November |
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December |