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Wildwood Crest: Fire Incidents in 2006, New Jersey (NJ)

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2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 25
  • Hazardous Condition: 32

2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents per 100,000 population

Incident types - Wildwood Crest

Incident types - New Jersey

Location: New Jersey Avenue, Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260
Fire Department: Wildwood Fire Dept, Cape May County, NJ 08260,  ID: 05003,  Incident #: 132,  Station: WFD,  Shift/Platoon: C
Incident Type: Vehicle accident, general cleanup. Includes incidents where FD is dispatched after the accident to clear away debris. Excludes extrication from vehicle and flammable liquid spills.
Alarm Time: 01/28/2006 20:18,  Arrival Time: 01/28/2006 20:20,  Controlled Time: 01/28/2006 20:24,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/28/2006 21:05
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Remove hazard. Includes neutralizing a hazardous condition.
  • Provide basic life support (BLS).
Location: Atlantic Avenue, Wildwood crest, NJ 08260
Fire Department: Wildwood Fire Dept, Cape May County, NJ 08260,  ID: 05003,  Incident #: 1876,  Station: WFD,  Shift/Platoon: D
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 08/11/2006 20:16,  Arrival Time: 08/11/2006 20:19,  Controlled Time: 08/11/2006 21:45,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/11/2006 21:55
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Salvage and overhaul.
  • Ventilate. Includes nonhazardous odor removal and removal of smoke from nonhazardous materials-related fires.
  • Search for lost or missing person. Includes animals.
Location: New Jersey Avenue, Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260
Fire Department: Wildwood Fire Dept, Cape May County, NJ 08260,  ID: 05003,  Incident #: 2564,  Station: WFD,  Shift/Platoon: C
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 10/21/2006 05:45,  Arrival Time: 10/21/2006 05:47,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/21/2006 07:50
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 2
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Ventilate. Includes nonhazardous odor removal and removal of smoke from nonhazardous materials-related fires.
Location: New Jersey Avenue, Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260
Fire Department: Wildwood Crest Fire Co #1, Cape May County, NJ 08260,  ID: 05004,  Incident #: 1,  Station: 4
Incident Type: Vehicle accident, general cleanup. Includes incidents where FD is dispatched after the accident to clear away debris. Excludes extrication from vehicle and flammable liquid spills.
Alarm Time: 01/01/2006 06:10,  Arrival Time: 01/01/2006 06:15,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/01/2006 06:47
Action taken: Remove hazard. Includes neutralizing a hazardous condition.
Location: Lavender Road, Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260
Fire Department: Wildwood Crest Fire Co #1, Cape May County, NJ 08260,  ID: 05004,  Incident #: 4,  Station: 4,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Arcing, shorted electrical equipment.
Alarm Time: 01/14/2006 20:46,  Arrival Time: 01/14/2006 20:50,  Controlled Time: 01/14/2006 21:10,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/14/2006 21:20
Actions taken:
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
  • Notify other agencies. Includes notifications of utility companies, property owners, and the like.
Location: Stanton Road, Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260
Fire Department: Wildwood Crest Fire Co #1, Cape May County, NJ 08260,  ID: 05004,  Incident #: 5,  Station: 4,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Arcing, shorted electrical equipment.
Alarm Time: 01/15/2006 01:02,  Arrival Time: 01/15/2006 01:07,  Controlled Time: 01/15/2006 01:10,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/15/2006 01:20
Actions taken:
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
  • Notify other agencies. Includes notifications of utility companies, property owners, and the like.
Location: Ocean Avenue, Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260
Fire Department: Wildwood Crest Fire Co #1, Cape May County, NJ 08260,  ID: 05004,  Incident #: 7,  Station: 4
Incident Type: Arcing, shorted electrical equipment.
Alarm Time: 01/15/2006 14:32,  Arrival Time: 01/15/2006 14:38,  Controlled Time: 01/15/2006 15:00,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/15/2006 15:10
Actions taken:
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
  • Notify other agencies. Includes notifications of utility companies, property owners, and the like.
Location: Fern Road, Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260
Fire Department: Wildwood Crest Fire Co #1, Cape May County, NJ 08260,  ID: 05004,  Incident #: 10,  Station: 4
Incident Type: Arcing, shorted electrical equipment.
Alarm Time: 01/18/2006 06:35,  Arrival Time: 01/18/2006 06:39,  Controlled Time: 01/18/2006 06:42,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/18/2006 06:45
Actions taken:
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
  • Refer to proper authority. Includes turnover of incidents to other authorities or agencies such as the police.
Location: Atlantic Ave. Avenue, Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260
Fire Department: Wildwood Crest Fire Co #1, Cape May County, NJ 08260,  ID: 05004,  Incident #: 12,  Station: 4,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Gas leak (natural gas or LPG). Excludes gas odors with no source found.
Alarm Time: 01/26/2006 08:28,  Arrival Time: 01/26/2006 08:33,  Controlled Time: 01/26/2006 08:50,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/26/2006 08:57
Actions taken:
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
  • Refer to proper authority. Includes turnover of incidents to other authorities or agencies such as the police.
Location: New Jersey Avenue, Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260
Fire Department: Wildwood Crest Fire Co #1, Cape May County, NJ 08260,  ID: 05004,  Incident #: 14,  Station: 4,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Vehicle accident, general cleanup. Includes incidents where FD is dispatched after the accident to clear away debris. Excludes extrication from vehicle and flammable liquid spills.
Alarm Time: 01/28/2006 20:20,  Arrival Time: 01/28/2006 20:29,  Controlled Time: 01/28/2006 20:50,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/28/2006 21:00
Action taken: Notify other agencies. Includes notifications of utility companies, property owners, and the like.
Location: Newark Avenue, Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260
Fire Department: Wildwood Crest Fire Co #1, Cape May County, NJ 08260,  ID: 05004,  Incident #: 22,  Station: 4
Incident Type: Arcing, shorted electrical equipment.
Alarm Time: 02/13/2006 15:36,  Arrival Time: 02/13/2006 15:41,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/13/2006 15:45
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Syracuse Avenue, Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260
Fire Department: Wildwood Crest Fire Co #1, Cape May County, NJ 08260,  ID: 05004,  Incident #: 25,  Station: 4
Incident Type: Cooking fire involving the contents of a cooking vessel without fire extension beyond the vessel.
Alarm Time: 02/17/2006 21:26,  Arrival Time: 02/17/2006 21:31,  Controlled Time: 02/17/2006 21:50,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/17/2006 22:00
Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Ocean Avenue, Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260
Fire Department: Wildwood Crest Fire Co #1, Cape May County, NJ 08260,  ID: 05004,  Incident #: 30,  Station: 4,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Fuel burner/boiler, delayed ignition or malfunction, where flames cause no damage outside the fire box.
Alarm Time: 02/28/2006 16:14,  Arrival Time: 02/28/2006 16:20,  Controlled Time: 02/28/2006 16:27,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/28/2006 16:30
Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Action taken: Ventilate. Includes nonhazardous odor removal and removal of smoke from nonhazardous materials-related fires.
Location: Ocean Avenue, Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260
Fire Department: Wildwood Crest Fire Co #1, Cape May County, NJ 08260,  ID: 05004,  Incident #: 35,  Station: 4
Incident Type: Gas leak (natural gas or LPG). Excludes gas odors with no source found.
Alarm Time: 03/18/2006 12:49,  Arrival Time: 03/18/2006 12:53,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/18/2006 13:30
Actions taken:
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
  • Refer to proper authority. Includes turnover of incidents to other authorities or agencies such as the police.
Location: Park Boulevard, Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260
Fire Department: Wildwood Crest Fire Co #1, Cape May County, NJ 08260,  ID: 05004,  Incident #: 45,  Station: 4,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Passenger vehicle fire. Includes any motorized passenger vehicle, other than a motor home (e.g., pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles, buses).
Alarm Time: 04/20/2006 10:15,  Arrival Time: 04/20/2006 10:20,  Controlled Time: 04/20/2006 10:30,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/20/2006 10:35
Hazardous Material Released: Motor oil from engine or portable container less than 55 gallons.
Action taken: Standby.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Engine area, running gear, wheel area,  Heat Source: Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment,  Item First Ignited: Flammable liquid/gas - in/from engine or burner
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source
  • Leak or break
  • Unattended or unsupervised person
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Ford,  Model: E-350,  Year: 1999,  License Plate: XZ12GG NJ
Location: Orchid Road, Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260
Fire Department: Wildwood Crest Fire Co #1, Cape May County, NJ 08260,  ID: 05004,  Incident #: 46,  Station: 4,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Power line down. Excludes people trapped by downed power lines.
Alarm Time: 04/21/2006 08:01,  Arrival Time: 04/21/2006 08:06,  Controlled Time: 04/21/2006 08:10,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/21/2006 09:05
Action taken: Standby.
Location: Stockton Avenue, Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260
Fire Department: Wildwood Crest Fire Co #1, Cape May County, NJ 08260,  ID: 05004,  Incident #: 48,  Station: 4
Incident Type: Chimney or flue fire originating in and confined to a chimney or flue.
Alarm Time: 04/29/2006 23:38,  Arrival Time: 04/29/2006 23:43,  Controlled Time: 04/29/2006 23:55,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/30/2006 00:15
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: New Jersey Avenue, Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260
Fire Department: Wildwood Crest Fire Co #1, Cape May County, NJ 08260,  ID: 05004,  Incident #: 49,  Station: 4
Incident Type: Brush or brush-and-grass mixture fire. Includes ground fuels lying on or immediately above the ground such as duff, roots, dead leaves, fine dead wood, and downed logs.
Alarm Time: 05/01/2006 13:22,  Arrival Time: 05/01/2006 13:26,  Controlled Time: 05/01/2006 13:28,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/01/2006 13:29
Action taken: Salvage and overhaul.
Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Trees, plants, flowers
Area of Origin: Highway, parking lot, street: on or near,  Heat Source: Heat from undetermined smoking material,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
  • Abandoned or discarded materials or products
  • Unattended or unsupervised person
Location: Atlantic Ave. Avenue, Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260
Fire Department: Wildwood Crest Fire Co #1, Cape May County, NJ 08260,  ID: 05004,  Incident #: 50,  Station: 4,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Brush or brush-and-grass mixture fire. Includes ground fuels lying on or immediately above the ground such as duff, roots, dead leaves, fine dead wood, and downed logs.
Alarm Time: 05/02/2006 16:28,  Arrival Time: 05/02/2006 16:33,  Controlled Time: 05/02/2006 16:37,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/02/2006 16:40
Action taken: Salvage and overhaul.
Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Sawdust, wood chips
Area of Origin: Highway, parking lot, street: on or near,  Heat Source: Hot ember or ash,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
  • Abandoned or discarded materials or products
  • Unattended or unsupervised person
Location: Primrose Road, Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260
Fire Department: Wildwood Crest Fire Co #1, Cape May County, NJ 08260,  ID: 05004,  Incident #: 54,  Station: 4
Incident Type: Gas leak (natural gas or LPG). Excludes gas odors with no source found.
Alarm Time: 05/09/2006 11:10,  Arrival Time: 05/09/2006 11:15,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/09/2006 11:20
Action taken: Refer to proper authority. Includes turnover of incidents to other authorities or agencies such as the police.
Location: Ocean Avenue, Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260
Fire Department: Wildwood Crest Fire Co #1, Cape May County, NJ 08260,  ID: 05004,  Incident #: 57,  Station: 4,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Arcing, shorted electrical equipment.
Alarm Time: 05/15/2006 20:00,  Arrival Time: 05/15/2006 20:06,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/15/2006 20:22
Action taken: Standby.
Location: St Paul Avenue, Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260
Fire Department: Wildwood Crest Fire Co #1, Cape May County, NJ 08260,  ID: 05004,  Incident #: 65,  Station: 4,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 06/02/2006 14:02,  Arrival Time: 06/02/2006 14:08,  Controlled Time: 06/02/2006 14:15,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/02/2006 14:20
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Appliances
Area of Origin: Heating room or area, water heater area,  Heat Source: Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment,  Item First Ignited: Flammable liquid/gas - in/from final container
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source
  • Unspecified short-circuit arc
  • Storage, improper
Equipment Involved: Refrigerator, refrigerator/freezer,  Power: Electrical line voltage (>= 50 volts),  Portability: Stationary
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: Idle, not routinely used,  Stories: 2 Above,  Square Feet: 700,  Stories with Damage: 1 Significant
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Smoke,  Power: Hardwire Only
Location: Ocean Avenue, Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260
Fire Department: Wildwood Crest Fire Co #1, Cape May County, NJ 08260,  ID: 05004,  Incident #: 68,  Station: 4,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 06/06/2006 23:51,  Arrival Time: 06/06/2006 23:55,  Controlled Time: 06/07/2006 00:10,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/07/2006 00:25
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Dining room, cafeteria bar area, beverage service,  Heat Source: Arcing
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source (Unspecified short-circuit arc)
Structure Type: Open structure,  Status: Vacant and secured,  Stories: 4 Above
Location: Farragut Road, Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260
Fire Department: Wildwood Crest Fire Co #1, Cape May County, NJ 08260,  ID: 05004,  Incident #: 72,  Station: 4,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Fuel burner/boiler, delayed ignition or malfunction, where flames cause no damage outside the fire box.
Alarm Time: 06/13/2006 12:45,  Arrival Time: 06/13/2006 12:50,  Controlled Time: 06/13/2006 12:53,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/13/2006 12:55
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Stanton Road, Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260
Fire Department: Wildwood Crest Fire Co #1, Cape May County, NJ 08260,  ID: 05004,  Incident #: 78,  Station: 4,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 06/22/2006 17:30,  Arrival Time: 06/22/2006 17:35,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/22/2006 17:45
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
  • Abandoned or discarded materials or products
  • Unattended or unsupervised person
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 2 Above,  Square Feet: 2250
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: More than 1 type present,  Power: Battery Only,  Operation: Fire too small to operate
Location: Atlantic Ave. Avenue, Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260
Fire Department: Wildwood Crest Fire Co #1, Cape May County, NJ 08260,  ID: 05004,  Incident #: 79,  Station: 4,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Heat from short circuit (wiring), defective or worn insulation.
Alarm Time: 06/23/2006 18:08,  Arrival Time: 06/23/2006 18:13,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/23/2006 18:30
Action taken: Provide manpower. Includes providing manpower to assist rescue/ambulance units lift patients or providing manpower to assist police.
Location: Lavender Road, Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260
Fire Department: Wildwood Crest Fire Co #1, Cape May County, NJ 08260,  ID: 05004,  Incident #: 89,  Station: 4,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire. Includes waste material from manufacturing or other production processes.
Alarm Time: 07/06/2006 13:40,  Arrival Time: 07/06/2006 13:44,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/06/2006 13:49
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Ocean Avenue, Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260
Fire Department: Wildwood Crest Fire Co #1, Cape May County, NJ 08260,  ID: 05004,  Incident #: 92,  Station: 4
Incident Type: Arcing, shorted electrical equipment.
Alarm Time: 07/08/2006 09:40,  Arrival Time: 07/08/2006 09:44,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/08/2006 09:53
Action taken: Standby.
Location: Orchid Road, Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260
Fire Department: Wildwood Crest Fire Co #1, Cape May County, NJ 08260,  ID: 05004,  Incident #: 95,  Station: 4,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Heat from short circuit (wiring), defective or worn insulation.
Alarm Time: 07/10/2006 14:35,  Arrival Time: 07/10/2006 14:41,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/10/2006 15:00
Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Ocean Avenue, Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260
Fire Department: Wildwood Crest Fire Co #1, Cape May County, NJ 08260,  ID: 05004,  Incident #: 101,  Station: 4,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Cooking fire involving the contents of a cooking vessel without fire extension beyond the vessel.
Alarm Time: 07/16/2006 14:37,  Arrival Time: 07/16/2006 14:42,  Controlled Time: 07/16/2006 14:50,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/16/2006 14:55
Fire Service Injuries: 1
Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
  • Ventilate. Includes nonhazardous odor removal and removal of smoke from nonhazardous materials-related fires.

Fire Fighter Casualty:  Age: 37,  Gender: Female,  Usual Assignment: Suppression, included are hazmat, rescue, & IC,  Severity: First aid only,  Activity: Picking up tools, equipment, or hose on scene,  Cause: Contact with object (firefighter moved into/onto),  Where: At scene, outside,  Injured: Hand and fingers,  Relation to Structure: Outside of structure,  Object Involved: Tools/equipment,  Specific Location: In motor vehicle,  Vehicle Type: Suppression vehicle
Location: Cardinal Road, Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260
Fire Department: Wildwood Crest Fire Co #1, Cape May County, NJ 08260,  ID: 05004,  Incident #: 107,  Station: 4,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Grass fire. Includes fire confined to area characterized by grass ground cover, with little or no involvement of other ground fuels.
Alarm Time: 07/25/2006 15:02,  Arrival Time: 07/25/2006 15:05,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/25/2006 15:05
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Pesticides
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Location: Atlantic Ave. Avenue, Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260
Fire Department: Wildwood Crest Fire Co #1, Cape May County, NJ 08260,  ID: 05004,  Incident #: 116,  Station: 4,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Refrigeration leak. Includes ammonia.
Alarm Time: 08/05/2006 16:44,  Arrival Time: 08/05/2006 16:50,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/05/2006 17:00
Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
  • Restore fire alarm system. Includes restoring fire alarm systems monitored by the fire service.
Location: Morning Glory Road, Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260
Fire Department: Wildwood Crest Fire Co #1, Cape May County, NJ 08260,  ID: 05004,  Incident #: 118,  Station: 4,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Gas leak (natural gas or LPG). Excludes gas odors with no source found.
Alarm Time: 08/08/2006 09:45,  Arrival Time: 08/08/2006 09:51,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/08/2006 10:40
Actions taken:
  • Refer to proper authority. Includes turnover of incidents to other authorities or agencies such as the police.
  • Standby.
Location: Park Boulevard, Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260
Fire Department: Wildwood Crest Fire Co #1, Cape May County, NJ 08260,  ID: 05004,  Incident #: 119,  Station: 4,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Gas leak (natural gas or LPG). Excludes gas odors with no source found.
Alarm Time: 08/08/2006 11:50,  Arrival Time: 08/08/2006 11:55,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/08/2006 12:18
Actions taken:
  • Refer to proper authority. Includes turnover of incidents to other authorities or agencies such as the police.
  • Standby.
Location: Atlantic Ave. Avenue, Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260
Fire Department: Wildwood Crest Fire Co #1, Cape May County, NJ 08260,  ID: 05004,  Incident #: 123,  Station: 4,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 08/11/2006 20:05,  Arrival Time: 08/11/2006 20:12,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/11/2006 22:00
Action taken: Provide manpower. Includes providing manpower to assist rescue/ambulance units lift patients or providing manpower to assist police.
Location: Atlantic Ave. Avenue 201 , Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260
Fire Department: Wildwood Crest Fire Co #1, Cape May County, NJ 08260,  ID: 05004,  Incident #: 125,  Station: 4,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Fire in structure, other than in a building.
Alarm Time: 08/14/2006 17:14,  Arrival Time: 08/14/2006 17:20,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/14/2006 17:35
Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Furniture
Area of Origin: Exterior balcony, unenclosed porch,  Heat Source: Cigarette,  Item First Ignited: Linen
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
  • Abandoned or discarded materials or products
  • Unattended or unsupervised person
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 5 Above,  Square Feet: 750
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: More than 1 type present,  Power: Multiple detectors and power supplies,  Operation: Fire too small to operate
AES Presence: Present,  Type: Wet pipe sprinkler
Location: Atlantic Ave. Avenue, Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260
Fire Department: Wildwood Crest Fire Co #1, Cape May County, NJ 08260,  ID: 05004,  Incident #: 128,  Station: 4,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire. Includes waste material from manufacturing or other production processes.
Alarm Time: 08/17/2006 12:25,  Arrival Time: 08/17/2006 12:29,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/17/2006 12:42
Action taken: Salvage and overhaul.
Location: Ocean Avenue, Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260
Fire Department: Wildwood Crest Fire Co #1, Cape May County, NJ 08260,  ID: 05004,  Incident #: 138,  Station: 4,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Arcing, shorted electrical equipment.
Alarm Time: 09/01/2006 19:30,  Arrival Time: 09/01/2006 19:35,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/01/2006 19:40
Action taken: Refer to proper authority. Includes turnover of incidents to other authorities or agencies such as the police.
Location: Charleston Avenue, Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260
Fire Department: Wildwood Crest Fire Co #1, Cape May County, NJ 08260,  ID: 05004,  Incident #: 143,  Station: 4,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Heat from short circuit (wiring), defective or worn insulation.
Alarm Time: 09/02/2006 07:35,  Arrival Time: 09/02/2006 07:38,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/02/2006 07:47
Actions taken:
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
  • Refer to proper authority. Includes turnover of incidents to other authorities or agencies such as the police.
Location: Louisville Avenue, Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260
Fire Department: Wildwood Crest Fire Co #1, Cape May County, NJ 08260,  ID: 05004,  Incident #: 144,  Station: 4,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Arcing, shorted electrical equipment.
Alarm Time: 09/02/2006 07:55,  Arrival Time: 09/02/2006 08:01,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/02/2006 08:05
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Miami Avenue, Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260
Fire Department: Wildwood Crest Fire Co #1, Cape May County, NJ 08260,  ID: 05004,  Incident #: 145,  Station: 4,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Arcing, shorted electrical equipment.
Alarm Time: 09/02/2006 14:25,  Arrival Time: 09/02/2006 14:30,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/02/2006 14:40
Actions taken:
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
  • Refer to proper authority. Includes turnover of incidents to other authorities or agencies such as the police.
Location: Beach Avenue, Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260
Fire Department: Wildwood Crest Fire Co #1, Cape May County, NJ 08260,  ID: 05004,  Incident #: 146,  Station: 4,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Breakdown of light ballast.
Alarm Time: 09/02/2006 19:49,  Arrival Time: 09/02/2006 19:55,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/02/2006 20:00
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Primrose Road, Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260
Fire Department: Wildwood Crest Fire Co #1, Cape May County, NJ 08260,  ID: 05004,  Incident #: 149,  Station: 4,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Cultivated trees or nursery stock fire. Includes fires involving Christmas tree farms and plants under cultivation for transport off-site for ornamental use.
Alarm Time: 09/10/2006 12:05,  Arrival Time: 09/10/2006 12:10,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/10/2006 12:15
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace,  Heat Source: Hot ember or ash,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
  • Abandoned or discarded materials or products
  • Unattended or unsupervised person
Location: New Jersey Avenue, Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260
Fire Department: Wildwood Crest Fire Co #1, Cape May County, NJ 08260,  ID: 05004,  Incident #: 157,  Station: 4,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Grass fire. Includes fire confined to area characterized by grass ground cover, with little or no involvement of other ground fuels.
Alarm Time: 09/22/2006 12:25,  Arrival Time: 09/22/2006 12:30,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/22/2006 12:40
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Trees, plants, flowers
Area of Origin: Open area - outside
  • Abandoned or discarded materials or products
  • Unattended or unsupervised person
Location: Hollywood Avenue, Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260
Fire Department: Wildwood Crest Fire Co #1, Cape May County, NJ 08260,  ID: 05004,  Incident #: 158,  Station: 4,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Gas leak (natural gas or LPG). Excludes gas odors with no source found.
Alarm Time: 09/25/2006 10:40,  Arrival Time: 09/25/2006 10:46,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/25/2006 11:05
Action taken: Remove hazard. Includes neutralizing a hazardous condition.
Location: Seaview Avenue, Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260
Fire Department: Wildwood Crest Fire Co #1, Cape May County, NJ 08260,  ID: 05004,  Incident #: 159,  Station: 4
Incident Type: Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire. Includes waste material from manufacturing or other production processes.
Alarm Time: 09/27/2006 08:15,  Arrival Time: 09/27/2006 08:20,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/27/2006 08:35
Action taken: Salvage and overhaul.
Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Construction & home improvement products
Area of Origin: Highway, parking lot, street: on or near,  Item First Ignited: Rubbish, trash, or waste
  • Abandoned or discarded materials or products
  • Unattended or unsupervised person
Location: Monterey Avenue, Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260
Fire Department: Wildwood Crest Fire Co #1, Cape May County, NJ 08260,  ID: 05004,  Incident #: 162,  Station: 4,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Cooking fire involving the contents of a cooking vessel without fire extension beyond the vessel.
Alarm Time: 10/03/2006 13:24,  Arrival Time: 10/03/2006 13:30,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/03/2006 13:45
Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Action taken: Ventilate. Includes nonhazardous odor removal and removal of smoke from nonhazardous materials-related fires.
Location: Seaview Avenue, Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260
Fire Department: Wildwood Crest Fire Co #1, Cape May County, NJ 08260,  ID: 05004,  Incident #: 167,  Station: 4,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Gas leak (natural gas or LPG). Excludes gas odors with no source found.
Alarm Time: 10/15/2006 17:50,  Arrival Time: 10/15/2006 17:55,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/15/2006 18:05
Actions taken:
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
  • Shut down system. Includes shutting down water, gas, and fire alarm systems.
Location: Buttercup Road, Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260
Fire Department: Wildwood Crest Fire Co #1, Cape May County, NJ 08260,  ID: 05004,  Incident #: 171,  Station: 4,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Gas leak (natural gas or LPG). Excludes gas odors with no source found.
Alarm Time: 10/19/2006 00:44,  Arrival Time: 10/19/2006 00:52,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/19/2006 01:45
Actions taken:
  • Notify other agencies. Includes notifications of utility companies, property owners, and the like.
  • Standby.
Location: New Jersey Avenue, Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260
Fire Department: Wildwood Crest Fire Co #1, Cape May County, NJ 08260,  ID: 05004,  Incident #: 172,  Station: 4,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 10/21/2006 05:42,  Arrival Time: 10/21/2006 05:50,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/21/2006 08:06
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Location: Rambler Road, Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260
Fire Department: Wildwood Crest Fire Co #1, Cape May County, NJ 08260,  ID: 05004,  Incident #: 179,  Station: 4,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Arcing, shorted electrical equipment.
Alarm Time: 11/02/2006 09:17,  Arrival Time: 11/02/2006 09:23,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/02/2006 09:30
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Wisteria Road, Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260
Fire Department: Wildwood Crest Fire Co #1, Cape May County, NJ 08260,  ID: 05004,  Incident #: 186,  Station: 4,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Heat from short circuit (wiring), defective or worn insulation.
Alarm Time: 11/12/2006 17:43,  Arrival Time: 11/12/2006 17:48,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/12/2006 18:15
Actions taken:
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
  • Refer to proper authority. Includes turnover of incidents to other authorities or agencies such as the police.
Location: Heather Road, Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260
Fire Department: Wildwood Crest Fire Co #1, Cape May County, NJ 08260,  ID: 05004,  Incident #: 191,  Station: 4,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Outside equipment fire. Includes outside trash compactors, outside HVAC units, and irrigation pumps.
Alarm Time: 11/16/2006 19:00,  Arrival Time: 11/16/2006 19:05,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/16/2006 19:30
Action taken: Standby.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Highway, parking lot, street: on or near,  Heat Source: Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment,  Item First Ignited: Transformer, including transformer fluids
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source (Leak or break)
Equipment Involved: Transformer, distribution type,  Brand: UNKNOWN,  Power: Electrical line voltage (>= 50 volts),  Portability: Stationary
Location: New Jersey Avenue, Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260
Fire Department: Wildwood Crest Fire Co #1, Cape May County, NJ 08260,  ID: 05004,  Incident #: 202,  Station: 4,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Overheated motor or wiring.
Alarm Time: 11/27/2006 13:10,  Arrival Time: 11/27/2006 13:16,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/27/2006 13:30
Action taken: Ventilate. Includes nonhazardous odor removal and removal of smoke from nonhazardous materials-related fires.
Location: Cresse Avenue, Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260
Fire Department: Wildwood Crest Fire Co #1, Cape May County, NJ 08260,  ID: 05004,  Incident #: 203,  Station: 4,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Outside rubbish, trash, or waste fire. Excludes outside rubbish fires in a container or receptacle.
Alarm Time: 11/27/2006 19:45,  Arrival Time: 11/27/2006 19:51,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/27/2006 19:55
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Atlantic Avenue, Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260
Fire Department: Wildwood Crest Fire Co #1, Cape May County, NJ 08260,  ID: 05004,  Incident #: 226,  Station: 4
Incident Type: Carbon monoxide incident. Excludes incidents with nothing found.
Alarm Time: 12/23/2006 12:50,  Arrival Time: 12/23/2006 12:55,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/23/2006 13:00
Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Action taken: Ventilate. Includes nonhazardous odor removal and removal of smoke from nonhazardous materials-related fires.
Location: New Jersey Avenue, Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260
Fire Department: Wildwood Crest Fire Co #1, Cape May County, NJ 08260,  ID: 05004,  Incident #: 228,  Station: 4,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Vehicle accident, general cleanup. Includes incidents where FD is dispatched after the accident to clear away debris. Excludes extrication from vehicle and flammable liquid spills.
Alarm Time: 12/27/2006 11:57,  Arrival Time: 12/27/2006 12:02,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/27/2006 12:20
Action taken: Remove hazard. Includes neutralizing a hazardous condition.

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