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1 Airlifted In Wildwood Boat Fire 1 Airlifted In Wildwood Boat Fire
1 Airlifted In Wildwood Boat Fire One person was airlifted in serious condition in a Wildwood boat fire Saturday. Arriving firefighters were flagged down to help a burn victim who was brought to a nearby business as flames ravaged the 40-foot pleasure vessel docked in the 400 block of Dock Street around 10:30 a.m., fire officials said. Wildwood Crest EMS and AtlantiCare Paramedics treated and transported the victim to the Cape May County Armory in Cape May Court House, where the patient was transferred to a Medevac helicopter and airlifted to Jefferson University Hospital Burn Center in Philadelphia. The patient was listed…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Kids See Firefighting Techniques, Equipment Up Close At Ho-Ho-Kus Open House Kids See Firefighting Techniques, Equipment Up Close At Ho-Ho-Kus Open House
Kids See Firefighting Techniques, Equipment Up Close At Ho-Ho-Kus Open House Children in Ho-Ho-Kus got to see firefighting equipment and techniques up close during an annual open house that closed National Fire Prevention Week. Firefighters demonstrated advanced firefighting and life- saving techniques – including a simulated building fire with a roof rescue. Children got to participate in exiting a simulated smoky residence and taking firehose target practice during the event, hosted by The Ho-Ho-Kus Volunteer Fire Department and Ladies Auxiliary. “Sparky,” the department mascot, distributed fire safety booklets, autographs and photos. Kids also got coloring books…

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by Jerry DeMarco