"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 |
NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR FULL-TIME FIREFIGHTERS!!
Click HERE to download an application or come by WFFD Station #1 to pick up one.
"Change Your Clocks, Change Your Batteries"
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March 11, 2018
It's time to change your clocks for Daylight Savings Time which means it also times to change the batteries in your smoke detectors! |
Dumpster Burns Next to Business
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March 2, 2018
A large dumpster was burning feet away from a group of businesses located on the corner of S. Main and Ligon Mill Rd. Smoke filled the business and embers were traveling across S. Main when crews arrived. The fire was eventually brought under control before any damage occurred to the businesses. Crews on scene included Engines 2, 1, 3 and Ladder 1. |
WFFD Drone Program
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February 17, 2018
The WFFD Drone Program has been active since it took flight months ago. In addition to supplying data at fire events, the drone has also assisted on several missing person searches. In this photo, the WFFD Drone was called out to search for two missing children. Using infrared technology, the Drone can search for heat signatures and help locate missing persons in otherwise difficult areas for ground crews to search. |
WFFD Awards and Promotional Ceremony
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February 9, 2018
The Wake Forest Fire Department held it's annual Awards and Promotion Ceremony Friday night. Promotions included the ranks of Lieutenant, Captain, and Battalion Chief. Awards included several cardiac life save awards, educational awards, service awards, and the Silver Medal of Valor. Congrats to this year's Lewis B. Nuckles Award winner Martin McDonald and the Jimmy B. Keith Award winner Christopher Wilkins. |
Fire Chief Interviewed
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January 27, 2018
Fire Chief Ron Early is seen here being interviewed about the integration of technology into today's fire service. The WFFD has recently developed an Unmanned Aerial Program (drone) that uses state of the art technology with heat sensors, thermal cameras, and other technology that helps the WFFD save lives. To learn more about the Unmanned Aerial Program, click HERE. |
Vehicle Flips Into Ditch
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January 15, 2018
A single vehicle lost control and flipped into the ditch at the intersection of Purnell Rd and Bold Run Hill. Engine #4 responded to the wreck where no injuries were reported. |
Grass Fire Between Homes
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January 9, 2018
A grass fire occurred in between three homes Tuesday afternoon on Nightingale Ct. Engine #1 was able to quickly bring the fire under control before it spread to any of the surrounding structures. An aerial photo shows the fire location in the back yards of the homes. |
Reported Smoke in Residence
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January 5, 2018
On the evening of January 5th, WFFD companies responded to 106 Edgeford Park Ln for a reported structure fire. When Engine 1, Battalion1, and Ladder 1 arrived on scene, smoke was reported throughout the home. After investigation, it was determined to be an issue with the HVAC system. No fire damage occurred to the home. |
Smoke Fills Applebee's
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January 4, 2018
WFFD crews responded to a reported structure fire at Applebee's restaurant on Retail Dr shortly after noon to find smoke in the dining room area. Engine 4 went inside the restaurant to investigate while Ladder 1 went to the roof. No fire was located and a heating unit on top of the building was determined to be the cause of pumping smoke into the restaurant. |
2017 Emergency Call Totals
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The Wake Forest Fire Department responded to a total of 3,787 emergency calls in 2017.
The breakdown per unit is as follows: Engine #1- 1,367 Engine #2- 852 Engine #3- 720 Engine #4- 749 Engine #5- 510 Ladder #1- 1,054 |
Annual Shop With A Firefighter
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December 16, 2017
Once again this year, WFFD hosted the "Shop With a Firefighter" event at the Walmart in Wake Forest. Eleven 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. |
Saving Lives from the Sky
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WFFD's newest approach to saving lives comes from above the ground. Pictured here is WFFD Pilot Steve Rhode and the WFFD Drone. To learn about this state-of-the-art program and technology, click HERE.
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Fire Prevention Videos
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Visit our Fire Prevention page and check out our newly published Fire Prevention Puppet Show videos! To request the puppet show in person, fill out the form on the same page. Enjoy!
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Vehicle Accident with Minor Injuries
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December 10, 2017
This aerial photo was taken with the WFFD Drone and shows a motor vehicle accident that occurred at Dr. Calvin Jones Hwy and Thompson Mill Rd. Minor injuries were reported. |
Vehicle Burns on Capital Blvd
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November 15, 2017
Engine 4 responded to this Jeep that was engulfed in flames just southbound of the Capital Blvd and Augora Dr intersection. The driver of the vehicle suffered minor burns to the hand. Engine 4 quickly extinguished the fire while traffic was at a standstill. |
Home Destroyed By Fire
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November 6, 2017
WFFD Engine 1, Engine 4, Engine 2, Engine 3, Ladder 1, and Battalion 1 responded to a reported house fire on Robinson Dr. to find the home fully involved with fire. There was no injuries in the blaze but the home was a total loss. The fire had a major head start before it was called in. WFFD would like to remind everyone to please remember that if you see something happening it is extremely important to call 911. Click HERE for more pictures. |
Crew Delivers Baby
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October 23, 2017
On October 23rd, Engine #4 responded to a woman in active labor in the driveway of her home. They assisted with the delivery of the baby girl before EMS arrived which then transported mom and baby to the hospital. Pictured here is Engine 4-C with Mom, baby, and baby brother a couple days later. The crew brought diapers to the family and gave little brother a tour of the fire engine. |
Fire Prevention Week 2017
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October 11, 2017
WFFD crews were busy during Fire Prevention Week 2017 teaching groups of all ages the importance of fire safety. Pictured is an event that Engine #4 took part in at Woodland Church Preschool. To learn more about fire prevention offered by the WFFD, click HERE. |
Driver Trapped in Vehicle
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October 6, 2017
The driver of this vehicle was trapped when her vehicle rolled and landed in a ditch on Capital Blvd just south of Harris Rd. Engine #4 and Ladder #1 arrived and stabilized the vehicle before cutting the roof off to free the patient. The patient was removed just over ten minutes after crews arrived and was transported to the hospital with minor injuries. |
WFFD 2017 Emergency Calls
Month |
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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 |
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