Wake Forest Fire Department

Wake Forest Fire Department is primarily staffed by career firefighters with volunteer support and serves as a local fire department in Wake Forest, NC. Operating out of 5 stations and classified as a Mostly career organization. Headquartered at 420 Elm AVE, Wake Forest, NC, 27587.

919-556-1966

919-556-9274

Mailing: 420 Elm AVE, Wake Forest, NC, 27587-2933

140 Department Personnel

Career Firefighters

83

Volunteer Firefighters

0

Paid-Per-Call

54

Civilian & Support Staff

3

Total Calls
6,325
Fire Calls
2.6%
EMS Calls
59.7%
Other Calls
37.7%

Department Statistics

Detailed incident statistics and response metrics for this department.

Avg. Response Time
7m 16s
Avg. Personnel Responding
5.2
Most Common Call Type
EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
Most Common Action
Provide basic life support (BLS)
Busiest Hours
12 PM - 4 PM (1512 calls)
Avg. Call Duration
26m 5s

Call Summary

Overview of incident data reported to NFIRS - January 1st 2024 to December 31st 2024

Metric Value
Total Fire Calls
2.6% (164 calls)
Total EMS Calls
59.7% (3,775 calls)
Total Other Calls
37.7% (2,386 calls)
Generic Call Type
Rescue & Emergency Medical Service Incidents
Most Common Call Type
EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
Most Common Action
Provide basic life support (BLS)
Busiest Month
October (592 calls)
Busiest District
C05 (4,472 calls)
Busiest Hours
12 PM - 4 PM (1512 calls)
Avg. Response Time
7m 16s
Avg. Call Duration
26m 5s
Avg. Personnel Responding
5.2
Mutual Aid Received
381
Mutual Aid Given
803