Tue, 06/24/2008 - 3:37pm

DELCO IS A JOKE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Mon, 06/23/2008 - 6:26pm

The petty bickering about who does what in the fire service, and who gets paid and who doesn't is really juvenile. All firefighters involved did a great job containing the fire.

Mon, 06/23/2008 - 9:24am

I AM A VOLUNTEER AND FOR SOMEONE TO SAY THAT IT IS A WASTE OF TAXPAYERS MONEY YOUR THE DAMN JOKE. WE ARE VOLUNTEERS WE PAY TAXES TO AND DON'T GET PAID FOR HELPING OTHER PEOPLE. IF ALL THE COMPANIES DIDN'T RESPOND THEN THE WHOLE PIER PROBABLY WOULDN'T BE HERE RIGHT NOW. WHAT A JOKE ON YOU FOR COMPLAINING ABOUT A WASTE BECAUSE YOUR THE WASTE RIGHT NOW. I HOPE WHEN YOUR HOUSE IS ON FIRE AND YOU NEED FIRE COMPANIES TO COME, I HOPE NO ONE RESPONDS BECAUSE IT'S JUST A WASTE OF TAX PAYERS MONEY RIGHT?

Mon, 06/23/2008 - 8:55am

To the Delco firefighter, son you really need to go to fire school & learn what firefighting is all about. I am an Asst. Chief with over 30 years in the fire service and can tell that you don't have a clue about what you are talking about. If you respond to a large commercial structure in your area that is well involved, do you just show up with one station ? probably not, but then that would not be your call, it would be left to an officer that has some knowledge about firefighting. As a previous spouter stated, no all the companies called were on scene, alot were used to cover empty stations so all of the communities had proper fire protection during this incident. You also have to understand the actual location of the incident & the available fire hydrants. As this was a pier over the beach, alot of LDH was laid to the nearest larger mains. This takes alot of hose & manpower to accomplish in a timely manor. If you went to fire school at all you should know that you have to rehab your manpower. So if you are in rehab, who is fighting the fire? in your case of soo little forsight & knowledge, it must be the good firefighting fairies. I strongly suggest that that you sit down with your officers and request to be trained, then maybe you wouldn't go around spouting off your ignorance. Oh, and as far as me knowing what I am talking about, I am a 51 y/o Asst. Fire Chief with over 30 years experience, and as far as training, I have completed FF basic, Advanced, FF1, FF2, NIMS 100,200,300,400, 700, & 800, Incident Management level 1,2, & 3, and too many courses to count at the National Fire Academy in Emmittsburg Md.

Fri, 06/20/2008 - 4:47pm

No, what you were saying is you have a problem with the Morey's, and don't know the real story. The real reason behind the need for those fire companies. 1. Underneath that section of the boardwalk, if you didn't notice, were 4-5 trucks. Next to those trucks were bulldozers used to clean up the beach. Therefore, there was alot more burning than the boardwalk. 2. Fuel storage tanks for the race karts to the northeast side of the boardwalk, same side that burned, were near by. the concern was for a possible explosion. Which would inturn ignite other sections of the pier causing more damage and possible injury or loss of life. 3. Despite the fact it was 1:18 A.M., only two of those fire companies are paid. Wildwood runs one paid truck, staffed with 5 full crew, including driver. Same as North Wildwood. That means a possible 8 people fighting a fire that is beyond their control. So utilizing the resources around them, North Wildwood, West Wildwood, Wildwood Crest, Middle Twp., Lower Twp, and other fire and rehab units, more man power and equipment was garunteed. Additional to that, a percentage of those companies never made it to scene. They were requested for cover assignments. Stone Harbor and Cape May Court House were in Angelsea and North Wildwood. Green Creek covered Rio Grande. Cape May I believe was in Wildwood Crest. Avalon I think went to West Wildwood from what I heard. And I was in a dispatch listening and working some of the companies. So by saying ALL those companies were called for the Morey's is stretching it. Ask, before you run your mouth about people who are good for the city, about what the conditions surrounding the circumstances before running your mouth from another state.

Fri, 06/20/2008 - 1:39pm

To the spouter about "What a Joke" Come on now people, most of the Fire companies and Rescue units out there were Volunteer. That meant we were all sleeping at 1 in the morning, heard the pager go off, Jump out of bed and get dressed to go help those in need. So I dont want to hear that it was a waste of taxpayers money because its mainly all VOLUNTEER COMPANIES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Which means we dont get paid.

I would like to thank all those others who were out there with me during the early morning hours, this shows who the Heroe's really are!! Lets keep up the good work.

Fri, 06/20/2008 - 10:51am

I would just like to mention that my husband left our family at 1:15 in the morning to respond to this call, and voluntarily put his life on the line, how dare all you idiots bash these brave men and women, my husband risks his life everyday to save others, if you can do a better job sign up you pansies.

Thu, 06/19/2008 - 4:17pm

Really you should think before you even talk! ( to the person that said "what a joke...." ) i agree with every poster here. Those firefighter have to wake up early and save places for our joy and pleasure. All we can do is take it for granted. Next time think about what you are saying and be happy and supported to those who work 24/7 to make our lives a better place. Thank you to all the firefighter who helped saved Morey's pier.

Thu, 06/19/2008 - 3:29pm

I still am a firefighter in DelCo and proud of it. However, the point I was making is that you people bend over backwards for the Morey's and particular people when others don't get half of the attention. The truth hurts!

Wed, 06/18/2008 - 5:05pm

to the person complaining about wasting tax dollars. How about when ur house is on fire ill make sure to let the companies know that its no big deal. I was one of the firemen who were there that nite. And if your such an expert on firefighting how bout u grow a set and do what we do u wouldnt last 5 minutes. U werent the one who was woke up at 1:15 am in the mornin fought a fire for 4 hours then cleaned up and did overhaulin til 10:00am. Lets see 9 hrs non stop yea i wouldnt even give you the benefit of 5 mins youd last a sec. And thank you to the others who support us. its appricated

Wed, 06/18/2008 - 6:06am

As for the rehab coment, the county has a north, central, and southern EMS task force for large incidents such as this for Ambulances from around the county. If you didnt already figure this out the incident was in the southern end so the northern EMS task force was utilized. In reply to the waste of taxpayer dollars, I wouldnt go so far as to insult the response of mulitple agencies. It may seem like overkill but with limited manpower and the neccesary rotation of the firefighters on scene to rehab, it is necessary. Monday morning quarterbacking is becoming very easy for the ignorant on here. applications are available at any vol. company if you want to join and the DOP has a good testing process for you if you want to try a career as a firefighter in NJ.

Tue, 06/17/2008 - 8:31pm

Hey there, pal, it will be a real joke when your house burns. For all those involved, the fire comanies, rehab units, local dispatchers, and everyone else involved, job well done. I would have been there fighting beside you but I was working, yet I was helping out. Don't be discouraged by this clown. He wouldn't have the half the amount of courage as us brothers do.

Tue, 06/17/2008 - 6:14pm

10:26 Pm, What would the better alternative be? Should the Fire Departments develop a list of those structures worthy of saving and allow the others to burn down? Wildwood FD could have allowed Morrey's to burn down and then the entire board walk and then the city as it spread. Think before you spout off on such a silly comment next time. And lots of thanks to the incredible volunteers from all over Cape May county who gave of their time to save Morrey's. They are true horoes who give all to save the life and property of everyone in Cape May County no matter who they may be. Perhaps next time it will be your home. They will respond, give it all they have and never ask if you support them or not.

Tue, 06/17/2008 - 5:42pm

To 10:26 pm-I hope & pray you or your family do not need a fire put out. This was a bad situation. If it took 100 fire companies, SOOOOO! What is this world coming to? To all of the fire companies involved-job well done!

Tue, 06/17/2008 - 1:35pm

thats crazy. i cant believe my seal ride is gone. I remember going on over and over as a little girl!! memories erased by fire are becoming more popular in the wildwoods

Tue, 06/17/2008 - 12:10pm

for the poster who said "WHAT A JOKE!" I can't wait to see your house burn down and see what you say after that.

>You must be a great person to sit back and criticize "mostly" VOLUNTEERS fighting a fire when you were sound asleep in bed.

Thanks

Tue, 06/17/2008 - 10:40am

10:26 PM, What would the alternative be? Are you suggesting that the Fire Departments have a list of worthy and unworthy property that would allow them to let certain fires burn. Sure, they could have let this fire burn the entire boardwalk and then the entire city. That would have been a much better idea. Get a clue before you make silly statements. Thanks to all the Volunteers who responded to the fire ground and for coverage. You are all heroes.

Tue, 06/17/2008 - 7:36am

I just wanted to say great job to all of the Police, Fire, and EMS personnel that responded to the call. I know that one individual who left feedback thought that it was a waste but I beg to differ. Rather than complaining, why don't you participate in an organization like one of the rescue squads. These individuals hear the pager go off at 1 am while you are sleeping and then go to work the next day on top of it. Besides, if the board walk goes up in flames, what does the island have to offer aside from a bunch of bars? Great job to all that helped and shame on those who dare to criticize.

Tue, 06/17/2008 - 7:31am

In reply to: Mon, 06/16/2008 - 10:26pm

Seriously??? Were you there? Maybe YOU could have done better by yourself, since you seem to know just how it SHOULD have been done!!! Why don't you step down off your soap box, and get more info before you bash anyone. This was a large fire, large exposures, with large propane tanks under the pier... Doesn't that call for a large response? And how many people were on each truck from each company? Maybe you only got four per truck, so a total of 44 firefighters? All you really succeed in doing is sounding like an ***, so quit the monday morning quarterbacking, and find something positive to say, PLEASE.

Tue, 06/17/2008 - 1:13am

Nice save to all involved. I have been a regular visitor to Wildwood for the past 25 years and I have seen some very intense fires. We have all seen how the dry wood and nice sea breeze can fan a fire out of control very quickly. Again, from one firefighter to an entire community, nice job!

Mon, 06/16/2008 - 10:26pm

It's nice to see the waste of taxpayer dollars and who gets the best service around here. All those fire companies for that? It wasn't a New York City highrise! I'm surprised they didn't fly the helicopters in with water. What a joke...

Mon, 06/16/2008 - 5:37pm

Great job to all companies involved. This fire would have caused extensive damage to the Pier were it not for an aggressive fire attack and grueling hand jacking of 5 inch large diameter water supply hose and hand stretching of 2 & ½ inch fire attack hose. Fire companies from the north sector of Cape May County including Marmora and Seaville were dispatched due to limited available manpower in the southern sector.

Mon, 06/16/2008 - 2:12pm

What about rehab?
Wildwood
Wildwood crest
North Wildwood
Rio Grand
Middle Township
Belleplain Emergency Corp.
Stone Habor
Upper Township
Ocean City

Mon, 06/16/2008 - 8:45am

Just in case you guys want to know what fire companies were there, here is a list:
Wildwood
North Wildwood
West Wildwood
Wildwood Crest
Stone Harbor
Avalon
Cape May Court House
Rio Grande
Green Creek
Erma
Cape May
Villas
Town Bank
Seaville
Marmora