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About Us

Essex Fire Department is made up of approximately 37 volunteer and per diem members who put countless hours into training, planning, responding, and educating. No two calls are alike, and we need to be prepared to handle a wide range of emergencies. Over the years we have been very lucky to boast a great number of firefighters who are cross trained in other emergency services fields such as Emergency Medical Technicians, Hazardous Material Technicians, Police Officers, and Nurses.  Our members also have a diverse background in full-time professional careers including finance, banking, insurance, consulting, construction, engineering, and hospitality.  This diversity and well-rounded range of professions provides a strong foundation for executing the mission of the fire service.

Responsibilities

New members with minimal prior experience will be trained to perform a variety of functions such as:

Station Duties

  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Base radio operation
  • Proper documentation of fire/EMS incidents
  • Station maintenance

Fireground duties

  • Lighting
  • Hydrant connection
  • SCBA rehab area
  • Portable Pond setup
  • Tanker Fill operations
  • Equipment locations (on apparatus)
  • Equipment functions (on apparatus)
  • Basic deployment of ground ladders
  • Basic hose loading and deployment (both supply and attack lines)

Responsibilities will evolve, increase, and vary based on a member’s current rank, certifications and experience. 

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