"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 Road. Wake Forest, NC
27587 919-435-1401 |
Station #511908 Holmes Hollow Rd. Wake Forest, NC
27587 919-847-3684 |
Mutual Aid Fire
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May 22, 2017
Engine #4 and Tanker #2 responded mutual aid to Youngsville to assist in fighting a fire in a tire reprocessing plant. The fire was contained to a large container and Engine #4 and Tanker #2 supplied water to the operation. |
Hybrid / Electric Vehicle Training
May 17, 2017
For the last couple of weeks, all crews at WFFD took part in a hybrid and electric vehicle training course taught by John Johnson of Fully Involved Training. The course covered several different types of both hybrid electric and straight electric vehicles and the dangers associated with them faced by first responders. A special thanks to Chris Leith Kia, Leith BMW, Capital Chevrolet, Tesla, and Crossroads Nissan for bringing vehicles to the house for demonstrations.
For the last couple of weeks, all crews at WFFD took part in a hybrid and electric vehicle training course taught by John Johnson of Fully Involved Training. The course covered several different types of both hybrid electric and straight electric vehicles and the dangers associated with them faced by first responders. A special thanks to Chris Leith Kia, Leith BMW, Capital Chevrolet, Tesla, and Crossroads Nissan for bringing vehicles to the house for demonstrations.
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Accident With Traumatic Injuries
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May 17, 2017
Engine 2, Ladder 1, and Battalion 1 responded along with Wake County EMS units to this two vehicle accident at the intersection of Capital Blvd and Star Rd where one patient was transported with traumatic injuries. Capital Blvd was temporarily shut down while WFPD investigated to accident. |
National Day of Prayer
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May 4, 2017
Ladder 3 can be seen here at the Town Hall flying the flag for the National Day of Prayer Celebration on Thursday, May 4th. |
Dryer Fire Fills Home Full of Smoke
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April 29, 2017
A home on E Pine Ave filled with smoke after laundry in a dryer caught on fire. Engine 1, Ladder 1, and Engine 4 extinguished the fire, checked for extension in the home, and removed smoke. All residents were able to escape the home with no injury and fire was contained to the dryer. |
Thank You!
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April 21, 2017
A big THANK YOU to everyone who came out to this year's annual Fish Fry and made it a success. We look forward to seeing you again next year. |
Vehicle Lands on Bridge
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April 16, 2017
This single vehicle accident occurred on Capital Blvd just north of Burlington Mills Rd. The vehicle, heading southbound, lost control and ended up on the edge of the bridge. Capital Blvd was reduced to one lane while Engine #2 and Ladder #1 operated, no one was injured. |
Car Runs Into Storefront
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April 14, 2017
The driver of this vehicle mistakenly pressed the gas pedal instead of the brake and her car ran into the front of Rack Room Shoes. No one was injured. |
Shed Fire Extends to Home
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#April 13, 2017
Engine #2 was first on scene to this house fire on Cobble Ridge Ct Thursday afternoon. When they arrived they found a shed in the back yard that was fully involved with fire and had spread to the back side of the home. A gas line had ruptured and was sending fire up the outside of the house from the basement to the attic. Ladder #1 went to the roof and cut a ventilation hole and crews made an interior fire attack to limit spread. One minor injury was reported. Most of the fire damage was contained to the shed and the rear of the home. Other units on scene included WFFD Engine 3, 5, and mutual aid from Rolesville. For more pictures click HERE |
School Bus Involved in Accident
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April 12, 2017
35 students and 2 adults were on board this school bus that was involved in an accident on Ponderosa Service Rd. Engine 2 and Ladder 1 responded to the accident along with several EMS units. No major injuries were reported. |
Intersection Blocked Due to Wreck
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March 27, 2017
Two vehicles were involved in this wreck at Capital Blvd. and Purnell Rd that completely shut down the intersection. Engine #4 and Ladder #1 responded to the wreck where minor injuries were reported. Crews cleaned up debris and fluids from the road before the highway was opened back up. |
Fire on Back Porch
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March 24, 2017
Engine #2 was first to arrive at this home on Dumas Ct to find a fire on the back porch Friday afternoon. Engine #2 extinguished the fire and Ladder #1 and Engine #1 checked for extension into the home. No fire damage occurred inside the home and no injuries were reported. The cause of the fire was determined to be improper discarded smoking materials. |
Dump Truck Slams Into Pole
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March 13, 2017
Engine #4 responded to this vehicle accident on Thompson Mill Rd where a dump truck slammed into a power pole. The driver of the dump truck was uninjured in the accident and no other vehicle were involved. Power in the area was out for several hours as power crews repaired the broken power pole. |
Service Dog
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February 24, 2017
Rooney, this service dog, got some training at WFFD Station 1 with Assistant Chief Daryl Cash. Rooney took part in exposure training to lights and sirens in order to prepare him for emergency situations in the future. |
Live Fire Training
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February 22, 2017
Members from WFFD participated in a live fire training on Spring Valley Ct Wednesday morning. Crews were able to set fires and practice under live conditions sharpening their firefighting skills. |
Vehicle Slams Into Building
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February 13, 2017
Engine 1 and Ladder 1 responded to a report of a vehicle that had crashed into a residence on N. Allen Rd early Monday morning. When units arrived, the vehicle had fled the scene. No one was injured inside the residence. |
Vehicle in Woods
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February 11, 2017
A single vehicle ran off the roadway on Durham Rd near Old Falls of Neuse and slammed into a wooded area. Engine #4 responded to the accident and assessed the driver of the vehicle for injuries. No injuries we sustained. |
Accident With Traumatic Injuries
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February 3, 2017
A vehicle accident at the intersection of Durham Rd and Wake Forest Business Park sent two to the hospital with traumatic injuries. Engine #4 and Ladder #1 responded to the accident that had completely shut down Durham Rd. |
WFFD 2017 Emergency Calls
Month |
Engine #1 |
Engine #2 |
Engine #3 |
Engine #4 |
Engine #5 |
Ladder #1 |
Total Emergency Calls (Some calls have multiple units) |
January |
126 |
72 |
63 |
60 |
39 |
77 |
326 |
February |
118 |
65 |
60 |
64 |
35 |
70 |
296 |
March |
138 |
52 |
45 |
68 |
36 |
67 |
312 |
April |
102 |
73 |
52 |
65 |
41 |
83 |
294 |
May |
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September |
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November |
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