Wildwood FMBA Local 50

In Memorium

C Platoon Stretches on a Poplar Ave. Dwelling

Photo by D. Dunn

On April 16, 2012 at 14:34 Engine 38 (C Platoon) was dispatched to 121 W. Poplar Ave. for a reported grease fire in the kitchen area. While enroute WPD officers arrived and reported smoke showing. Upon the arrival of Engine 38, members found heavy smoke showing from the first floor of a 4-story wood frame occupied multiple dwelling. Engine 2 (NWFD) and the box alarm were requested. Engine 38 quickly stretched on the dwelling while a water supply was established. Members found heavy fire conditions in the kitchen area of the first floor unit. They were able to put a quick knock on the fire. Searches were negative. Box alarm companies were assigned to overhaul and assisted with picking up Engine 38's lines. There were no injuries reported. The CMC Fire Marshal investigated the fire and determined the cause to be accidental. The fire started when cooking grease came into contact with the stove in the apartment. The Red Cross was on scene to assist the displaced occupants of the building. More Photos

A Platoon First Due on West Wildwood Dwelling

Photo by Robert Newkirk

On April 7, 2012 at 07:38 Engine 38 (A Platoon) was dispatched to 755 W. Poplar Ave. in West Wildwood for a reported structure fire. While enroute members could see a smoke column rising from the area. Upon arrival Engine 38 found a 3-story wood frame private dwelling with heavy smoke showing from the third floor and attic area. The home owner was outside and confirmed that there were no other people inside. Engine 38 established a water supply and stretched on the dwelling. Members found heavy fire conditions in the attic area and knocked down the bulk of the fire quickly. Engine 38 completed extinguishment . Box alarm companies from Engine 2 ( NWFD ), West Wildwood Vol. FD, and Wildwood were assigned to overhaul and salvage duties. Rio Grande Fire Sta. 72 responded at the RIT . There were no injuries reported. The fire was investigated by the Cape May County Fire Marshal and ruled accidental. Engine 38 took up at around 09:30. More Photos

Full Box Response on a 24th Ave. NW Dwelling

At approximately 05:58 Engine 38 was dispatched to 102 W. 24th Ave. in North Wildwood for a reported structure fire. Upon NWFD arrival they advised that they had heavy fire from the first floor of a 2 story dwelling with exposure concerns on the B side. Engine 38 (Reserve E-37) quickly arrived behind Engine 2 and began stretching lines. The fire building was quickly determined to be an occupied 3 unit multiple dwelling. The occupants of the building were evacuated prior to FD arrival. NWFD F-200 quickly requested a full box assignment from the City of Wildwood which included the recall of all off-duty firefighters as well as Stations 3-1 and 3-2. Crew were assigned to various fireground duties inclduing suppression, serach, and ventilation. The bulk of the fire was quickly knocked down in 15 minutes and placed under control at about the 30 minute mark. One civilian was treated for smoke inhalation at the scene. There were no other injuries reported. WFD and Engine 38 units took up at approximately 07:15 and returned to service.

Multiple Stabbing Victims on W. Youngs Ave.

Just as St. Patrick's Day came to an end, shortly after midnight Engine 38 and Rescue 392 were dispatched to the 400 block of West Youngs Ave. for a stabbing. Upon arrival members found 4 victims suffering from stab wounds. Additional EMS units were requested from North Wildwood FD and Wildwood Crest Rescue as well as a recall of off-duty firefighters to staff an additional ambulance. Rio Grande Rescue was also requested to the George Redding Bridge to cover the city. The incident is under investiagtion by the Wildwood PD and CMC Prosecutor's Office.

Confined Space Training with NWFD

On March 7, 2012 members of the Wildwood City Fire Dept. and North Wildwood Fire Dept. conducted confined space rescue training. This training was conducted as part of a quarterly training program in which both departments train on certain topics together. During the morning members received confined space refresher training. All members then rotated through various stations to re- familiarize themselves on air monitoring equipment, ventilation equipment, confined space tripod operations, lock-out/tag-out equipment, patient packaging (Stokes/ SKED), and communications equipment. The afternoon consisted of a rescue scenario at a local MUA facility. The scenario consisted of two workers down in a pit approximately 30' below grade. Members were assigned various functions to successfully rescue the two victims. It was another successful day of training for the WFD and NWFD and much was learned by all. This continual training allows for both departments to provide the best possible response to emergencies of all types to the residents and visitors of the Wildwoods. MORE PHOTOS

C Platoon Stretches on a Hudson Ave. Dwelling

Photo by Robert Newkirk

C Platoon continues to keep busy in 2012. Just after 21:30 hours on February 22, 2012 Engine 38 was dispatched to 3302 Hudson Ave. for the report of a fire. NWFD Engine 2 was also dispatched. Upon arrival Engine 38 reported a rubbish fire extending to a dwelling. Capt. Speigel (C-1) advised dispatch to fill the box assignment and that Engine 38 was stretching on a dwelling. Crews put a quick knock on the exterior fire. Fire did extend into the wall cavity which was quickly opened up and knocked down. A primary search proved negative and the property was found to be vacant. The assignment was held with Engine 38 and Engine 2. Box alarm companies were held in quarters. The Cape May County Fire Marshal and Wildwood Police Detective Division were called to investigate the origin and cause of the fire. Engine 38 took up after approximately 1 hour and as they were clearing were dispatched on a MVC. MORE PHOTOS

Wildwood City Fire Dept. Receives AFG Grant for $351,544.00

Article from CMC Herald

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has awarded a grant of $351,544.00 to the City of Wildwood. The funds will be used to purchase firefighting equipment, including air packs and portable radios for the City's emergency responders. "We are very pleased that Wildwood has received this grant," said Commissioner of Public Safety Anthony Leonetti. "FEMA's Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) is very competitive and we worked extremely hard to pursue these funds. Maintaining a safe environment for our residents and visitors is a top priority of our administration. This equipment is exceptionally expensive and any grants we acquire to help relieve the burden on the taxpayers are appreciated." Wildwood's Fire Department will use the grant to purchase new Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA). The current SCBA has been in service since 1990, has been reconditioned twice and were going to lose their certification within the next year. The grant will also replace the Department's outdated portable radios which are also nearing decertification. The FAA has mandated a move to different frequency radios in 2013 to free up additional bandwidth for emergency responders. "This new equipment will be state of the art and will allow us to continue to provide the best possible response to emergency situations now and into the future," said Chris D'Amico, Wildwood Fire Chief. The primary goal of the AFG is to meet the firefighting and emergency response needs of fire departments and nonaffiliated emergency medical service organizations. Since 2001, AFG has helped firefighters and first responders obtain critically needed equipment, protective gear, emergency vehicles, training and other resources needed to protect the public and emergency personnel from fire and related hazards. The total project cost will be $370,056.00, with a federal share of 95%. Wildwood will contribute the remaining 5% of the cost, totaling $18,502.00.

MVC - WILDWOOD BLVD. IN MIDDLE TWP.

C Platoon

Cape May County Herald Photo

At approximately 06:45 hours on February 15th Engine 38 and Rescue 390 were dispatch to assist Rio Grande Fire Station 72 and Middle Twp. EMS at a motor vehicle crash on Route 47 (Wildwood Blvd.) in the area of Pier 47 Marina. Upon arrival units found a two car MVC with one car on its roof that had struck and taken out a utility pole. There were two victims trapped in that vehicle that required extrication. WFD units assisted on scene and Rescue 390 transported one patient to the hospital.

MVC - TRUCK VS POLE ON PARK BLVD.

D Platoon

Photo by A. Feltwell

At approximately 14:22 hours on February 14th, Engine 38 and Rescue 390 were dispatched to the 4400 block of Park Blvd. for the report of a motor vehicle crash vs. pole. Upon arrival, Engine 38 advised that they had a small dump truck that had completely taken down a utility pole. The occupants of the vehicle had self-exited prior to FD arrival. Engine 38 stood by while Atlantic City Electric secured the utilities. Later at about 17:15 hours while the Electric Co. was preparing to move the vehicle the battery shorted out causing a small fire that was quickly extinguished. Residents in the area were without power for a little over an hour. There were no serious injuries in the accident.