Wildwood Fire Department Marked Labor Day

Wildwood, N.J. — September 7 — The City of Wildwood Fire Department honored Labor Day by acknowledging the contributions and service of American workers, including firefighters and emergency responders who continued to serve their communities during the holiday.

Labor Day is celebrated on the first Monday of September and is a national holiday that honors the social and economic contributions of American workers.

The U.S.Department of Labor noted that the holiday became a federal holiday in 1894, following the growth of the labor movement in the late 19th century.

The first Labor Day celebration took place in New York City on September 5, 1882. New Jersey was one of the states that adopted Labor Day as a state holiday during the 1880s.

For the fire service, Labor Day also symbolized the work done by personnel who stayed on duty while many communities celebrated the holiday.

Firefighters, dispatchers, emergency medical technicians, police officers, and other public safety workers continued to provide emergency services and protect their communities.

The City of Wildwood Fire Department was based at 4400 New Jersey Avenue and offered fire protection services to the local community.

City records identified the fire department as one of Wildwood’s public safety services. The department’s Labor Day recognition honored the workers whose everyday efforts support communities throughout the nation.