Wildwood FMBA Local 50

BUSY DAY FOR 'C' PLATOON

On January 20, 2012, E38 while clearing a fire alarm at 1900 Boardwalk in North Wildwood was requested to respond to Wildwood Crest for a reported building fire at 105 East Topeka. While enroute WCFD command reported a rubbish fire extending to the structure. WCFD arrived on scene an quickly knocked down the body of fire. E38's crew stood-by until released from WCFD command. During the previous incident in North Wildwood, Wildwood Stations 3-1 and 3-2 were dispatched to 401 East Pine Avenue for the AFA. Units arrived at that incident and discovered a cooking incident causing the alarm to activate. In all, C-Platoon responded to a total of 9 incidents during their 10 hour day tour.

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'C' Platoon

ENGINE 38 RESPONDS TO NORTH WILDWOOD FOR ROPE RESCUE

On January 11, 2012 shortly after 13:00 hours Engine 38 was requested to respond to assist Engine 2 at the scene of an injured construction worker in the 200 West block of 17th Ave. Upon arrival Engine 38 was briefed by Command F-200 Chief Cole that they had an injured worker on the third floor of a dwelling under construction. The worker had fallen from the roof to the deck. Engine 38 with the assistance of Engine 2 packaged the victim in the stokes basket for removal from the upper floor as there were no railings or other safeguards in place on the exterior stairway. They set up a lowering system and safely lowered the victim to the ground with FF Matt Johnson as the attendant. The patient was transported to the hospital by NWFD. Nice job C Platoon! Pictures from the Cape May County Herald.

ENGINE 38 FIRST DUE ON WEST WILDWOOD MARINA FIRE

On Monday January 9, 2012 just before 11:00 am, Engine 38 (B Platoon) was operating on a medical incident in the area of the George Redding Bridge. While operating members noticed a large smoke plume start to rise from the West Wildwood area. They radioed dispatch who advised that there was reported structure fire in the area of 26th Ave. Engine 38 cleared and began their response. The Box alarm assignment was filled out at this time for off-duty career and volunteer firefighters to respond. FO-1 Capt. Grauel arrived on scene and reported a 2 story wood frame commerical building (B & E Marine) with the second floor heavily involved. Engine 38 arrived and began stretching lines. NWFD Engine 2 quickly arrived after Engine 38. Units set up defensive operations as fire took possession of the majority of the building. Immediate placement of protective hoselines prevented extension to numerous boats that were being stored in close proximity to the building. West Wildwood Fire Chief Bill Cripps (F-2100) arrived and assumed command of the fire. Companies operated on the scene for several hours. The last Wildwood units cleared around 15:30 with West Wildwood units clearing around 18:30 hours. The cause of the fire remains under investigation. Other units operating at this fire included North Wildwood Fire Dept, Wildwood Crest Fire Dept, Rio Grande Fire Co., and Rio Grande Rescue. The NJ State Police, U.S. Coast Guard, and Sea Two along with the Stone Harbor Fire Dept. Marine Unit responded to control the runoff from the fire that was going into the intercoastal waterway.

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C PLATOON MAKES QUICK WORK OF DWELLING FIRE

On December 28, 2011 shortly before 23:00 hours Engine 38 was dispatched to a reported heater fire at 209 W. Juniper Ave. Engine 2 was also dispatched on the alarm. Engine 38 arrived and found smoke coming from a 2 story dwelling. Capt. Speigel requested dispatch to fill the box assignment and reported a working fire in the crawl space area of the house. Engine 38 and Engine 2 quickly stretched a line and knocked down the fire with minimal damage. The CMC Fire Marshal is investigating the fire. 2 occupants were displaced as a result of the fire and the American Red Cross responded to the scene.