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William Wickward

Camden Fire Fighter

William Wickward

William Wickward, Camden Fire Fighter, 1994

William Wickward — 1994

WILLIAM WICKWARD joined the Camden Fire Department on November 3, 1969. He was assigned to Engine Company 2 in the early 1970s. By 1994 he had transferred to Engine Company 10.

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Camden Fire Department 125th Anniversary 1869–1994

Captain Robert Davenport and Fireman William Wickward, Engine Company 2, 1971

Named: Camden Fire Department 125th Anniversary, 1869, 1994, Captain Robert Davenport and Fireman William Wickward, Engine Company 2, and 1971.

Photos — About 1975

In the kitchen at the old fire headquarters, North 5th Street and Arch Street, circa 1975

In the kitchen at the old fire headquarters, North 5th Street & Arch Street, about 1975. Left to right: Bill Wickward – Jim Cusick – Capt. R. “Randy” Brooks – Howard “Skip” Murphy – Hank Keubler – Bill Colucci – Ed Decker — Photo courtesy of Robert “Sonny” Frett

A Tip O’ the Helmet To…

Fire Watch Magazine — Spring 1977

Fr. Jim Cusick and Capt. Emmitt Smith of Engine 6, and Fr. Ronnie Frank and Fr. Bill Wickward of Engine 2, for the dramatic rescues of four trapped and unconscious children, performed at “all hands-Box #1227,” transmitted at 2101 hours on 26 March, 1977 for a fire located at 628 Willard Street. Professional teamwork on the part of all units, and fast extrication by members, resulted in the saving of three lives. Units operating at all hands-1227 were Engines 6, 2, and 1, Ladder Co. 1, and the 1st Battalion under the command of B.C. Ken Penn. A job well done. A tragic note: One child succumbed to injuries, following removal from the firegrounds.

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