North Wildwood Fire Department

03/26/2026

Over the past week all 4 platoons from Ladder 2 and WFD Squad 3 attended Rapid Intervention Company Training. The training primarily focuses on rescuing down or injured firefighters. We would like to thank the members of the joint training committee who were able to put this all together.

02/28/2026

Ladder Company 2 on standby for the Fallen Hero Polar Plunge

02/27/2026

At 0407 hours this morning Ladder Company 2/B Platoon was dispatched to the 200 west block of 10th Ave for arcing wires. Upon arrival they found fire showing from the side of house. WFD Squad 3 was added to the assignment. The fire was quickly extinguished and the cause is under investigation by the Cape May County Fire Marshal’s Office.

02/25/2026

Ladder Company 2/A Platoon

02/23/2026

02/21/2026

The weather forecast for Sunday night, 2/22 into Monday, 2/23 calls for accumulating snow, blizzard-like conditions, and flooding in North Wildwood. As our City Departments prepare for the storm, please review the following reminders and information to help you get ready:

-Our Department of Public Works will soon be salting the roads to prepare for the storm. Plowing operations will begin once 3-4 inches of snow has accumulated. The trucks plan to plow the North-South streets first, followed by the East-West streets, and lastly the alleys and lanes. Please be patient as they work tirelessly to clear the roadways.

-During the snow, the public is encouraged to remain off the roads unless absolutely necessary. If you need to travel, we ask that you please maintain a safe distance from any salt or plow trucks so they may operate safely and effectively.

-If possible, we ask that all vehicles be moved to your off-street parking space, so the plows can clear snow as close to the curb as possible.

-Minor to moderate flooding is forecasted during this storm for North Wildwood. The following high tide schedule is as follows:

o Monday, 2/23 12:05am – 7.8 feet (Water on Delaware, Maryland, and New York Aves., portions of New Jersey Ave., 400 W. Spruce Ave., and adjacent side streets)
o Monday, 2/23 12:32pm – 6.8 feet (Water on Delaware and Maryland Aves. and portions of New York and 400 W. Spruce Aves.)
o Tuesday, 2/24 1:05pm – 6.0 feet (Borderline Minor Flooding)

-Please take precaution ahead of time by moving all vehicles and loose items to higher ground.

-The North Wildwood Snow Emergency Routes shall be designated to the following roads:

o New Jersey Ave. (entire length)
o Atlantic Ave. (entire length)
o All roads adjacent to Margaret Mace School (1201 Atlantic Ave.), Wildwood Catholic Academy (1500 Central Ave.) and St. Simeon’s by the Sea School (2502 Central Ave.)

-When snow has fallen and accumulation covers the street, no vehicle shall be parked in the designated Snow Emergency Routes. The parking prohibitions shall remain in effect until the street is no longer covered with snow or until the street has been plowed from curb to curb. Any vehicle parked in the Snow Emergency Route is subject to be towed.

-When clearing your property of snow, we ask that you do not place any snow piles on the streets or sidewalks.

-Trash collection in North Wildwood will be delayed by 1 day for the week of 2/23-2/28. The schedule will be as follows:

o Trash Collection
 Anglesea-8th Ave. – Tuesday 2/24
 9th-17th Aves. – Wednesday, 2/25
 18th-26th Ave. – Thursday, 2/26

o Recycling Collection
 Anglesea-10th Aves. – Friday, 2/27
 11th-26th Aves. – Saturday, 2/28

-All North Wildwood Beaches Entrances will be CLOSED to the public. Vehicles are not permitted on the beach during the winter storm. Any violations of this policy shall be subject to penalties.

-Due to the nature and volume of storm-related operations, the City of North Wildwood will be unable to assist with snow removal at private properties. In the event of an emergency requiring you to leave your home, please call 911. If travel is absolutely necessary, residents are encouraged to contact a private landscaping or snow removal company for assistance.

More information regarding the City of North Wildwood’s Snow Removal procedures may be found at https://northwildwood.com/snow-removal-procedures-information/.

Stay tuned to our City pages for any updates during the winter weather event. We thank you in advance for your cooperation!

02/07/2026

NWFD has responded to multiple incidents so far today due to the exceptionally strong winds. Some of the incidents included down electrical lines, fire alarms, medical emergencies, water leaks, & an elevator rescue. Many of them occurred simultaneously which required responses from surrounding departments.

02/03/2026

One of 18 incidents that Ladder 2 & Ambulance 2 have handled within the last 24 hours.

01/29/2026

The forecast for the remainder of the week calls for below-freezing temperatures. Our crews continue to work diligently clearing the snow and ice from roadways throughout the City. We ask everyone please continue to exercise extreme caution and patience while traveling.

Also, please keep in mind that prolonged freezing temperatures increase the risk of frozen pipes, which can lead to burst pipes and severe water damage. To help prevent potential frozen pipes, property owners are recommended to keep their heating systems on and set at a consistent temperature. We also recommend allowing a small, steady drip from cold water lines at an exposed pipe.

If you or someone notices an issue with the water at your property during this period of cold weather, we strongly urge you to contact a local licensed plumber promptly for assistance.

If you have any questions, please contact Wildwood Water Utility at (609) 846-0600. For after-hours emergencies, please call (609) 522-0222.

01/28/2026

At 1146 hours Ladder Company 2/D Platoon & WFD Squad Company 3 were dispatched for a reported appliance fire. Chief 2 and Ladder 2 arrived on location with smoke showing from the 2nd floor unit. Upon entering the unit crews were confronted with heavy smoke and located a fire in the kitchen. The assignment was upgraded and a full structure fire response was requested. Crews were able to confine the fire to just 1 unit and prevent it from extending to additional units. 1 occupant was evaluated by EMS and 4 occupants were displaced. The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Cape May County Fire Marshal’s Office.