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Wilson This Week -- Aug. 16, 2023
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WFRS has city's hottest new rides at Stations 1, 5
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The hottest rides in Wilson are parked at two fire stations. Wilson Fire/Rescue Services recently received two new engines, greatly increasing the department’s response and capabilities.
The brand new Engine 1 went into service last Thursday at the WFRS headquarters on Hines Street and saw its first fire on Friday.
Engine 5 came on board about a month ago at Station 5 on Airport Boulevard. It has responded to many small fires and accidents. It also was a star attraction at the recent Safer Conference in Raleigh where thousands of N.C. firefighters checked out the ladder truck.
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The Wilson City Council agreed in September 2021 to buy the vehicles for around $1 million apiece. Their arrival allowed WFRS to rotate engines built in 2000 and 2008 into reserve. That allows the city to retire and sell engines from 1993 and 1997.
These new arrivals were completely designed for the jobs they will do, according to WFRS Deputy Chiefs Michael Sumner, Doug Bissette and Jim Campbell.
Engine 1 is a pumper, shorter than Tower 1 also at HQ, and more maneuverable in downtown streets. It has special hose hookups if firefighters need to take water down alleyways or other places the truck can’t reach.
Engine 5 has a 107-foot ladder, which would help with both fighting fires and doing rescues in the apartments that are being built along Raleigh Road.
Both engines have expansive firefighting and rescue equipment, easily accessible in a hurry.
The design process started with discussion with the fire captains and firefighters who’d use the engines every day, the deputy chiefs said. WFRS personnel worked closely with Pierce, the supplier, including visiting the plant in Appleton, Wisc., during brisk days where the temperature was in the single digits. The engines go under a “fine tooth” final inspection, Sumner said.
“We were very excited to get these in service,” Campbell said.
WFRS personnel have enjoyed getting used to the new vehicles, which handle a little differently than other engines, due to their new suspensions and wheel base.
WFRS will have six engines in service (one per station, plus Tower 1 at HQ), two engines and one ladder truck in reserve.
To see more of WFRS in their daily routine, use the button below to follow them on Facebook.
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City Council meets Thursday
Wilson City Council will hold its only meeting this month this Thursday, Aug. 17, beginning at 7 p.m. at Wilson City Hall, 112 Goldsboro St. E. This meeting is open to the public and will be in City Council Chambers, 3rd floor.
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How to watch
If you can't be there, you can still watch live or afterwards. It will be broadcast on Channel 8 on local cable television systems, or watch online on the city's Vimeo channel, where the meeting will also be archived afterward
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Celebrate summer this Saturday at Whirligig Park!
Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park will come alive this Saturday with colorful dancers, the music of mariachis and salsa bands, and the smells of Hispanic foods. The Wilson Police Department's annual Festival Del Verano Summer Festival will be 3-9 p.m. Saturday at the park at 301 Goldsboro St. S.
The free festival was started by the WPD as a way to build closer relationships with the Hispanic community, but everyone is welcome to come and enjoy the fantastic food, music, dances, art exhibits, a kids' fun zone, crafts for sale, plus community resources and information. There will be cooling stations to help with a hot afternoon.
The festival will feature three headlining acts: Orquesta K'che; Nuevo Retinto; and Guitarrerros Doble Lina. There will also be performances by folk dancers.
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Cast your vote: Stepping Stone Art Contest
Exciting news, the young artists in the Kids' Division of the Stepping Stone Art Contest has reached a new milestone – their delightful creations have been submitted! Now, it's your turn to be a part of the magic by casting your vote for your favorite masterpiece.
The winner will receive a gift card while all stones will be portrayed at Lake Wilson at the new Stepping Stone Garden!
Use the button below to vote. Voting ends for this group at 9 a.m. Monday, Aug. 21.
And guess what? This is just the beginning! There are more divisions ready to unfold their artistic wonders in the days to come. To catch all the excitement, simply follow Wilson Park & Recreation on Facebook. Stay tuned and be a part of the artful journey ahead!
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With such a hot summer on our hands 🥵, we’re all tempted to crank up that AC, but there’s a more energy efficient, cost-effective solution: Use a fan!
Whether it’s a ceiling fan or pedestal fan, fans are tremendously more energy efficient than turning down the air conditioner, using around 1% of the electricity. Hunter Fans says the direction of the ceiling fans should be counterclockwise in the summer, creating a downdraft or breeze, while you should rest the fans to spin clockwise in winter, to recirculate warm air and give your heater a break.
Think before you touch that thermostat!
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While we await the cooler weather, it's the perfect time to get excited about the vibrant lineup of fall activities offered by Wilson Parks and Recreation!
Youth Activities:
🥅 Youth Soccer
⚾ Baseball & Softball
🏈 Flag Football
⛳ Golf Lessons
🤸♀️ Gymnastics
🥊 Boxing Classes
🤸♂️ Boys Tumble & Conditioning
🥅 Unified Kicks for Special Populations
Fall Adult Programs:
Stay active and engaged with a variety of adult programs designed to enrich your fall. Everything from pickleball, kickball, line dancing, etc.
For detailed program information, visit the Parks and Recreation pages on www.wilsonnc.org or keep up with the latest updates on their social media accounts.
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