What We Do

The West Essex First Aid Squad provides 24-hour emergency medical services and rescue (Jaws of Life) to the West Essex area, all at no cost to the patient. Currently we have 4 fully equipped ambulences and a heavy rescue truck.

How to Call the Squad

You should not be afraid to call the squad. Like all other health related organizations, the number one priority of the Squad is you're safety and privacy. We go to extreme measures to make sure you are safe and to make you feel as comfortable as possible. If you feel you need the assistance of the West Essex First Aid Squad, call 911** or your local police department number. Be prepared to give the dispatcher your name, phone number, what happened and where the incident occurred. They will then dispatch the police and request the First Aid Squad respond if neccessary

 

When to Call the Squad You should call the Police immediately if you or someone near appears to be having difficulty breathing, a heart attack or stroke, severe head, neck, or back pain, suffered a fall, was involved in an automobile accident, or has suffered any other significant injury, or is feeling or looking different than is normal for them.

Who the Squad Works With The West Essex First Aid Squad works regularly with Paramedic Mobile- ICU units based out of local hospitals including Mountainside, St. Barnabas, and many more. We also work with local fire departments to provide medical care to firefighters as well as civilian patients at fire scenes.