William
Wickward

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.

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

Fire Watch Magazine - Spring 1977

"A TIP O' THE HELMET TO"……… 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.