At 1014, RW911 dispatched Wake New Hope Engine 1, Car 1, and Eastern Wake Rescue 11 to 2831 N. Hew Hope Road, in unincorporated Wake County within the City of Raleigh, for a motor vehicle crash with a subjected pinned.

Car 1 was first on scene, reporting a single car MVA, with a car into an occupied house with the driver pinned. Because it was in the Wake New Hope’s Fire District, Rescue 14 was added to the call. Engine 1 arrived just behind Car 1 along with Wake EMS APP Medic 93. Car 1 requested RW911 to send the closest engine to the scene (Raleigh FD Engine 21), and when they became  available, Raleigh FD Rescue 1 was special called to the scene to assist with stabilizing the structure.

New Hope and Raleigh Fire units were able to extricate the driver by removing the driver’s side door, and freeing him from the dash board that had significant intrusion into the passenger compartment. They turned him over to the waiting Wake EMS crew. Once that was completed, RFD Rescue 1’s crew continued to work on stabilizing the structure around the vehicle. Despite the house being occupied, none of the residents were injured in the crash.

All units stood by until the tow truck removed the vehicle from the house, at which point Raleigh building inspector assessed the damage to the house and deemed it unsafe.

After accepting an invitation from the New Hope Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary, Santa made a stop at New Hope Station 2 before his usual Christmas busy time. Several firefighters and their children were able to see Santa, build gingerbread houses, and make reindeer hats.

Our thanks to the Ladies Auxiliary for organizing this event.

We have experienced some leadership changes and officers promotions recently. The Board of Directors has offered Chief Lee Price the position of Chief of the Department, and he has accepted the position, effective Nov 5th. We have also appointed two new Assistant Chiefs: former Lt. Jimmy Massey will be Chief 101 and Lt Mike Sok will be Chief 102. Lieutenant Jeckel has been promoted to Captain. Please join us in congratulating our newly promoted officers

At 1941, New Hope Engine 1 was dispatched into the City of Raleigh to respond as the closest engine to 4707 N. New Hope Dr. Engine 1 was first on scene, reported smoke showing stretched one line, and made entry. Raleigh’s Battalion Chief arrived shortly afterwards, confirmed smoke showing and upgraded the assignment to a working fire.

Engine 1’s crew made entry to the apartment, and found the source of the smoke to be food on the stove, with no extension. With this updated information, the IC reduced the assignment to 2 engines and a ladder from Raleigh FD. All New Hope Fire units cleared shortly afterwards

At 1834, RW911 dispatched Wake New Hope Engine 1, Rescue 14, Car 1 and Raleigh FD Engine 27 (as closest engine) for a reported MVC involving an overturned vehicle at I540 EB by Louisburg Rd Overpass. Engine 27 was first on scene, reporting a one car MVC with 1 overturned, with a victim still in the vehicle. New Hope Engine 1 arrived, and went to work performing a door pop to free the driver. After entry was gained, Engine 1 advised EMS that they had one patient with minor injuries, who was turned over to Eastern Wake EMS upon their arrival.

Engine 1 & Rescue 14 provided blocking for the scene, allowing the vehicle to be up-righted by the wrecker. The scene was turned over the NC SHP for investigation.