1990-1999

1993, New Freightliner Squad truck received to replace old Squad 6.
1993, Cascade air system removed from trailer and installed in former Squad 6. This Air and Light Truck serves the entire North Region.
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1996, Baptist Seminary physical plant building on Wingate Road destroyed by fire. Second oldest building on Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary campus catches fire at 3:56 a.m. Seven-alarm fire causes nearly one million dollars damage to two-story building. Cause of blaze is leaky pipe that short-circuited electrical system, which ignited blaze. The building was erected in 1923. More than 70 firefighters battle blaze. (June 17, 1996)
1996, Twin E-One Engines are purchased and put in service. Engine 63 is first out to MVC's and vehicle fires. Engine 65 is first out on structure fires and
fire alarms.
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1997, Firefighter Reginald Rogers hired full-time to work day shift. Reginald Rogers is the first African-American full-time employee of the Wake Forest Fire Department.