Responsibilities

The mission of the South Essex Fire Department (SEFD) is to minimize the loss of life and property threatened by fire, medical conditions and other emergencies by providing the best professional services possible with the resources at its disposal.

In support of that mission, all members of this department are expected to attain and maintain a level of professionalism consistent with the noble profession they represent. SEFD shall maintain continued fire education and safety for its residents and members.

EMS Services

SEFD is the primary provider for emergency medical services in Maplewood. Services are available 24 hours a day; 7 days a week.

The ambulance is staffed by firefighters who are trained as N.J. State Certified Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT-B) and are constantly undergoing training in the latest methods and standards of patient care, through the fire department, and in conjunction with area hospitals.

In addition to providing emergency medical transportation, every SEFD firefighter is trained in CPR, semi-automatic external defibrillation (SAED), and emergency first aid. All ambulances and fire apparatus are equipped with SAED units, Naloxone HCL, oxygen and emergency medical kits. This allows for critical emergency medical care in the event that our ambulance is already assisting another patient; an engine or ladder company will be sent to stabilize the patient until a transport ambulance becomes available.

Resources

National Fallen Firefighters Memorial

NJ State Firefighters Mutual Benevolent Association (NJFMBA)

The Burn Center - St. Barnabas Medical Center