Update 12:45 PM – Trucks now scheduled to leave Triangle at 3PM. The Wake Forest Fire Department will join several other local fire departments this afternoon in a Fire Truck Parade to commence “Camp Celebrate.” The first camp in the United States for children who have survived burn injury, Camp Celebrate will meet for the … Read more
The annual Meet in the Street in downtown Wake Forest drew large crowds this year and gave the opportunity for WFFD to show the community some of the things that we do each and every day. This year, the WFFD had a miniature obstacle course set up for children complete with a fire hose used … Read more
On April 12th Wake Forest Fire Department Engine 1 and Ladder 1 responded to a car accident at Capital Blvd. and Agora Ct. where a car found a sturdy pole to dance with. The car lost. Sadly, the driver suffered traumatic injuries and was transported to the hospital by Wake EMS.
The Wake Forest Fire Department gets called on for a lot of issues. Sure, there are putting out fires and helping people in car accidents. But saving a 9-month-old puppy from a drain has to be among the coolest of the requests. That’s exactly what happened recently when a puppy fell into a six inch … Read more
The Wake Forest Fire Department Fish Fry is, in my book, one of those not to be missed events. I went for the first time last year and I’m kicking myself for not having gone before. The funds raised return to our community in many ways. It’s all for a good cause. It is the … Read more
Friday afternoon the Wake Forest Fire Department was called to a structure fire at 755 S. White Street at the Turnberry Apartments. Luckily it turned out to be a localized alleged stove fire and the entire complex was not involved. One resident received treatment for a breathing difficulties. You can see the video below of … Read more
Thanks to Lee Wilson here are some excellent photos of some of the new-used equipment Wake Forest Fire Department has added to their arsenal of tools. Here are some Wake Forest Firefighters getting the new Ladder 3 ready for service. And just so old trusty Ladder 1 didn’t feel left out, it got a loving … Read more
A historic home that was being renovated caught fire late Wednesday night. The home was located at 427 N. Main Street. The call came in around 11:30pm and when Engine #1 and Ladder #1 arrived on scene within 4 minutes of dispatch, the house was completely engulfed in flames. Ladder #1, Engine #1, Engine #2, … Read more
Wake Forest, N.C. — A fire that spread quickly through a Wake Forest home late Wednesday caused minor damage to neighboring houses and melted lights on fire trucks that responded, authorities said. Multiple emergency crews responded to the corner of West Juniper Avenue and North Main Street at about 11:15 p.m. When they arrived at … Read more
On March 17, 2015 in Wake Forest there was a house fire. Photographer Lee Wilson was on the scene afterwards to capture these photos. Lee said, “Wake Forest: 3-17-15. Working House Fire at 718 Elizabeth Ave x-st Oak to Chestnut. Fire in the rear. Good K/D. EMS treated one occupant. WFFD E1 E5 E2 L1 … Read more