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Three Vehicle Accident With Injuries
May 22, 2013
Traffic was brought to a standstill on Capital Blvd Wednesday evening when three vehicles wrecked at the intersection of Caveness Farm Dr and Capital Blvd. Engine #2 and Ladder #1 responded to the accident that sent one to the hospital with injuries. The accident occurred when one vehicle turned in front of another vehicle traveling southbound on Capital. Capital was shut down while crews worked and police investigated the accident.
Traffic was brought to a standstill on Capital Blvd Wednesday evening when three vehicles wrecked at the intersection of Caveness Farm Dr and Capital Blvd. Engine #2 and Ladder #1 responded to the accident that sent one to the hospital with injuries. The accident occurred when one vehicle turned in front of another vehicle traveling southbound on Capital. Capital was shut down while crews worked and police investigated the accident.
CCCC Fire Recruits
May 21, 2013
Recruits from Central Carolina Community College's Fire Academy in Sanford, NC made a trip to Wake Forest Station #1 Tuesday to experience a day in the life of a firefighter. The academy is led by retired Raleigh Fire Department Captain Tramp Dunn who has a great working relationship with the Wake Forest Fire Department. The recruits took part in various activities such as: daily firehouse duties and physical training. Central Carolina Community College hosts WFFD twice a year for live fire training. We thank the college and the recruits for making the trip to Wake Forest and wish them the best of luck in their future fire service careers. Click HERE for more pictures
Recruits from Central Carolina Community College's Fire Academy in Sanford, NC made a trip to Wake Forest Station #1 Tuesday to experience a day in the life of a firefighter. The academy is led by retired Raleigh Fire Department Captain Tramp Dunn who has a great working relationship with the Wake Forest Fire Department. The recruits took part in various activities such as: daily firehouse duties and physical training. Central Carolina Community College hosts WFFD twice a year for live fire training. We thank the college and the recruits for making the trip to Wake Forest and wish them the best of luck in their future fire service careers. Click HERE for more pictures
Camp Celebrate
May 17, 2013
Wake Forest Fire Department, along with several other fire departments from across North Carolina, participated in this year's NC Jaycee Burn Center's Camp Celebrate. This event is for children who have been hospitalized for burn injuries and begins with a parade of fire trucks starting at Triangle Town Center Mall and ends at Camp Kanata in Northern Wake County. Children are able to ride in the fire trucks as they travel with lights and sirens on the entire way up US-1 north and HWY 98. WFFD also cooked the volunteers and children dinner when they arrived to Camp Kanata. Click HERE for more pictures. (Pictures courtesy of Lee Wilson)
Wake Forest Fire Department, along with several other fire departments from across North Carolina, participated in this year's NC Jaycee Burn Center's Camp Celebrate. This event is for children who have been hospitalized for burn injuries and begins with a parade of fire trucks starting at Triangle Town Center Mall and ends at Camp Kanata in Northern Wake County. Children are able to ride in the fire trucks as they travel with lights and sirens on the entire way up US-1 north and HWY 98. WFFD also cooked the volunteers and children dinner when they arrived to Camp Kanata. Click HERE for more pictures. (Pictures courtesy of Lee Wilson)
Wells Fargo Grant Ceremony
May 11, 2013
An official ceremony was held at Wake Forest Station #1 Saturday morning for the $5000 grant given by Wells Fargo for the Sparky Fire Safety Car. Wells Fargo gave $5000 towards the cost of the car that is remote control driven, plays music, squirts water, and has speakers where firefighters can teach fire safety to children. A demonstration was given by Engine #3 during the ceremony. Look for the Sparky Car at public events in the future! To learn more about WFFD fire prevention, click HERE.
An official ceremony was held at Wake Forest Station #1 Saturday morning for the $5000 grant given by Wells Fargo for the Sparky Fire Safety Car. Wells Fargo gave $5000 towards the cost of the car that is remote control driven, plays music, squirts water, and has speakers where firefighters can teach fire safety to children. A demonstration was given by Engine #3 during the ceremony. Look for the Sparky Car at public events in the future! To learn more about WFFD fire prevention, click HERE.
Live Fire Training
May 8, 2013
Over the past week, all shifts at WFFD took part in live fire training in Sanford, NC. The training was hosted by Central Carolina Community College and lasted about six hours each day. Crews trained on fire behavior, search techniques, extreme heat condition recognition, and WFFD fire ground tactics. WFFD is thankful for the CCCC staff and instructors who allow our department to take part in this wonderful training.
Over the past week, all shifts at WFFD took part in live fire training in Sanford, NC. The training was hosted by Central Carolina Community College and lasted about six hours each day. Crews trained on fire behavior, search techniques, extreme heat condition recognition, and WFFD fire ground tactics. WFFD is thankful for the CCCC staff and instructors who allow our department to take part in this wonderful training.
Shed Burns Close To House
May 3, 2013
A shed burning less than ten feet from a house sent a full structure fire assignment to this home on Wait Ave Friday evening. Engine #1 quickly extinguished the fully involved shed before any damage could occur to the home. The contents of the shed were taken out and foam was used to ensure that all the fire had been extinguished. Just before leaving, Engine #1 allowed a young boy, who lived at the house, to spray water on the burnt material bringing a smile to his face after such a terrible event just took place at his home.
A shed burning less than ten feet from a house sent a full structure fire assignment to this home on Wait Ave Friday evening. Engine #1 quickly extinguished the fully involved shed before any damage could occur to the home. The contents of the shed were taken out and foam was used to ensure that all the fire had been extinguished. Just before leaving, Engine #1 allowed a young boy, who lived at the house, to spray water on the burnt material bringing a smile to his face after such a terrible event just took place at his home.
National Day of Prayer
May 2, 2013
Ladder #1 flew an American Flag over the Town Hall Plaza on Thursday for Nation day of Prayer. The Town of Wake Forest held the event where choirs performed and local pastors said a prayer for the community, state, and nation.
Ladder #1 flew an American Flag over the Town Hall Plaza on Thursday for Nation day of Prayer. The Town of Wake Forest held the event where choirs performed and local pastors said a prayer for the community, state, and nation.
Station #2 Renovations
April 30, 2013
The sleeping quarters at Station #2 are in the process of being renovated. When the Station was opened in 2001, one large bunk room was made that slept six. A few years ago, WFPD moved their substation that occupied a portion of the firehouse allowing three bedrooms to be made with the large bunk room still being used. This year, the large bunkroom has now been made into three separate rooms. This brings the grand total of bedrooms to six, allowing two beds per room.
The sleeping quarters at Station #2 are in the process of being renovated. When the Station was opened in 2001, one large bunk room was made that slept six. A few years ago, WFPD moved their substation that occupied a portion of the firehouse allowing three bedrooms to be made with the large bunk room still being used. This year, the large bunkroom has now been made into three separate rooms. This brings the grand total of bedrooms to six, allowing two beds per room.
Vehicle Slams Into Pole
April 28, 2013
Engine #1 and Ladder #1 responded to a vehicle accident on Jenkins Road around midnight Sunday and found a car that had slammed into a power pole. The impact of the car made the pole snap in half. When crews, the driver of the vehicle had left the scene and called 911 from a nearby residence.
Engine #1 and Ladder #1 responded to a vehicle accident on Jenkins Road around midnight Sunday and found a car that had slammed into a power pole. The impact of the car made the pole snap in half. When crews, the driver of the vehicle had left the scene and called 911 from a nearby residence.
Public Event
April 27, 2013
Engine #3 and Ladder #1 attended a public event Friday evening at Primrose Daycare in Heritage. Crews took the fire safety house to the event and taught children different fire safety tips including how to exit a house if it were to catch on fire.
Engine #3 and Ladder #1 attended a public event Friday evening at Primrose Daycare in Heritage. Crews took the fire safety house to the event and taught children different fire safety tips including how to exit a house if it were to catch on fire.
Successful Rescue In House Fire
April 26, 2013
A dog was successfully rescued from a burning house on Edgeware Way late Thursday night. Wake Forest Car 5 arrived on scene first and marked it a working fire with flames visible from the attic area. Engine #1 arrived on scene and found fire on the back of the house that had burned up the vinyl siding and into the attic. Ladder #1 cut a ventilation hole to allow smoke, fire, and heat to be released from the attic and extinguishment was made by Engine #1 and Engine #2 crews. The dog was found on the second floor when a search for occupants was being made. Everyone living in the house was able to escape without injuries. It is believed that the fire started on the back deck. Other units on scene included WF Engine #3, Engine #5, and mutual aid units from Youngsville, Stony Hill, and Rolesville. (Photo courtesy of David Leone of the Wake Weekly) Click HERE for more pictures of the fire.
A dog was successfully rescued from a burning house on Edgeware Way late Thursday night. Wake Forest Car 5 arrived on scene first and marked it a working fire with flames visible from the attic area. Engine #1 arrived on scene and found fire on the back of the house that had burned up the vinyl siding and into the attic. Ladder #1 cut a ventilation hole to allow smoke, fire, and heat to be released from the attic and extinguishment was made by Engine #1 and Engine #2 crews. The dog was found on the second floor when a search for occupants was being made. Everyone living in the house was able to escape without injuries. It is believed that the fire started on the back deck. Other units on scene included WF Engine #3, Engine #5, and mutual aid units from Youngsville, Stony Hill, and Rolesville. (Photo courtesy of David Leone of the Wake Weekly) Click HERE for more pictures of the fire.
Memorial Run
April 23, 2013
Wake Forest hosted a memorial 5k run for the victims in last week's Boston Marathon on Tuesday evening. Ladder #1 flew an American Flag over the course and crews cheered on runners as they passed by Station #1.
Wake Forest hosted a memorial 5k run for the victims in last week's Boston Marathon on Tuesday evening. Ladder #1 flew an American Flag over the course and crews cheered on runners as they passed by Station #1.
Thank You!
April 20, 2013
The Wake Forest Fire Department would like to thank everyone who came to this year's annual Fish Fry. This event is a very special time of the year where we get to socialize with the community just as our department has done for many years! Thanks to everyone who donated baked goods, volunteered to work, and came and enjoyed our fish plates.
The Wake Forest Fire Department would like to thank everyone who came to this year's annual Fish Fry. This event is a very special time of the year where we get to socialize with the community just as our department has done for many years! Thanks to everyone who donated baked goods, volunteered to work, and came and enjoyed our fish plates.
New Tanker #2
April 17th, 2013
WFFD is going to receive a new tanker truck in the next couple of months. The truck is a 2000 gallon elliptical tanker and is being manufactured by KME. These pictures are the most current pictures of the apparatus at the KME plant. The new tanker will be placed in service at Station #2 on Ligon Mill Rd. (NEW PICTURES ADDED 4-24-13, CLICK HERE)
WFFD is going to receive a new tanker truck in the next couple of months. The truck is a 2000 gallon elliptical tanker and is being manufactured by KME. These pictures are the most current pictures of the apparatus at the KME plant. The new tanker will be placed in service at Station #2 on Ligon Mill Rd. (NEW PICTURES ADDED 4-24-13, CLICK HERE)
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Car On Fire
April 16th, 2013
Engine #2 arrived on scene at the intersection of Burlington Mills Rd and Urial Dr Tuesday to find a car engulfed in flames. The fire that started in the engine compartment and extended into the cab of the vehicle was quickly extinguished. No one in the vehicle was injured in the fire.
Engine #2 arrived on scene at the intersection of Burlington Mills Rd and Urial Dr Tuesday to find a car engulfed in flames. The fire that started in the engine compartment and extended into the cab of the vehicle was quickly extinguished. No one in the vehicle was injured in the fire.
Head-On Collision
April 15th, 2013
Engine #3 responded to this head-on accident at the intersection of Rogers Rd and Clear Springs Dr Monday morning. The accident occurred when one vehicle turned in front of the other in the intersection. One patient was transported to the hospital with minor injuries.
Engine #3 responded to this head-on accident at the intersection of Rogers Rd and Clear Springs Dr Monday morning. The accident occurred when one vehicle turned in front of the other in the intersection. One patient was transported to the hospital with minor injuries.
Two Vehicles Flip
April 13, 2012
Two vehicles ran off the road and flipped on Oak Grove Church Rd Saturday night. Engine #1 and Ladder #1 responded to the accident and found one vehicle carrying two passengers on its roof in a creek. The other vehicle with just one passenger had flipped and landed against a tree. Luckily, all three people involved were able to escape the accident with no injuries.
Two vehicles ran off the road and flipped on Oak Grove Church Rd Saturday night. Engine #1 and Ladder #1 responded to the accident and found one vehicle carrying two passengers on its roof in a creek. The other vehicle with just one passenger had flipped and landed against a tree. Luckily, all three people involved were able to escape the accident with no injuries.
Dry Conditions Cause Another Outside Fire
April 11th, 2013
Dry conditions in central NC have caused several brush fires over the past few weeks. Engine #3 and Brush #3 responded to this fire on Thorton Rd, WFFD's third large brush fire in two days. When Engine #3 arrived on scene they found a large fire about 30 yards in width and the length of a football field. The fire was quickly extinguished and no damage was caused to any homes or vehicles.
Dry conditions in central NC have caused several brush fires over the past few weeks. Engine #3 and Brush #3 responded to this fire on Thorton Rd, WFFD's third large brush fire in two days. When Engine #3 arrived on scene they found a large fire about 30 yards in width and the length of a football field. The fire was quickly extinguished and no damage was caused to any homes or vehicles.
Mutual Aid With Youngsville
April 10, 2013
Engine #1 responded with Youngsville Fire Department Wednesday evening to this large brush fire. The fire was in the back of the Richland Hills neighborhood off of Wall Rd. and started when a truck got stuck near the power lines and caused the grass to catch on fire from the heat of the muffler. The dry and windy conditions quickly spread the fire but crews were able to extinguish the blaze before fire spread to any homes. The driver of the vehicle was able to escape without injuries.
Engine #1 responded with Youngsville Fire Department Wednesday evening to this large brush fire. The fire was in the back of the Richland Hills neighborhood off of Wall Rd. and started when a truck got stuck near the power lines and caused the grass to catch on fire from the heat of the muffler. The dry and windy conditions quickly spread the fire but crews were able to extinguish the blaze before fire spread to any homes. The driver of the vehicle was able to escape without injuries.
Grass Fire Near Railroad Tracks
April 10th, 2013
Engine #1 quickly extinguished this grass fire before it could spread into nearby cyprus trees Wednesday. The fire was along the railroad tracks on N. White Street. After extinguishing this fire, Engine #1 was sent mutual aid to Youngsville to assist with a large brush fire.
Engine #1 quickly extinguished this grass fire before it could spread into nearby cyprus trees Wednesday. The fire was along the railroad tracks on N. White Street. After extinguishing this fire, Engine #1 was sent mutual aid to Youngsville to assist with a large brush fire.
Vehicle Fire Threatens Building
April 1, 2013
A SUV burned out of control in the parking lot of Dirty Dogs on Heritage Lake Monday afternoon. Engine #3 was first to arrive on scene and quickly knocked down the blaze before any damage could occur to the nearby building. No one was injured in the fire. Engine #2 responded as well to the scene due to the proximity of the blaze to the building.
A SUV burned out of control in the parking lot of Dirty Dogs on Heritage Lake Monday afternoon. Engine #3 was first to arrive on scene and quickly knocked down the blaze before any damage could occur to the nearby building. No one was injured in the fire. Engine #2 responded as well to the scene due to the proximity of the blaze to the building.
No Injuries In Car Fire
March 27, 2013
A vehicle fire in the middle of the evening rush hour slowed traffic at Falls of Neuse Rd and New Falls of Neuse Rd. Engine #5 extinguished the burning car that resulted in no injuries.
A vehicle fire in the middle of the evening rush hour slowed traffic at Falls of Neuse Rd and New Falls of Neuse Rd. Engine #5 extinguished the burning car that resulted in no injuries.
Vacant Structure Fire
March 23, 2013
Engine #3 was first on scene to this fire on Forestville Rd. A large column of black smoke could be seen in the sky when crews were dispatched to the fire. When Engine #3 arrived, they found a vacant house fully involved with fire. Defensive operations were established to extinguish the blaze. No one lived in the structure. Other units on scene included WF Engine #5, Engine #2, Engine #1, Ladder #1, Rescue #3 and mutual aid from Bay Leaf Fire Dept. Click HERE for more pictures.
Engine #3 was first on scene to this fire on Forestville Rd. A large column of black smoke could be seen in the sky when crews were dispatched to the fire. When Engine #3 arrived, they found a vacant house fully involved with fire. Defensive operations were established to extinguish the blaze. No one lived in the structure. Other units on scene included WF Engine #5, Engine #2, Engine #1, Ladder #1, Rescue #3 and mutual aid from Bay Leaf Fire Dept. Click HERE for more pictures.
