First Responders to the West Essex Community for 85+ Years
We proudly serve 35,000 citizens and numerous businesses across Caldwell, Essex Fells, Fairfield, North Caldwell and West Caldwell. And we couldn’t do it without you.
There when you need us
Established in 1937, the West Essex First Aid Squad (WEFAS) is a not for profit, 501(c)(3) organization providing emergency medical and rescue services across a 21 square mile service area.
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Emergency Medical & Support Services
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Delivering value 24/7
- Offering critical, life-saving service – all at NO CHARGE to our patients
- Four fully-equipped ambulances, a rescue truck, a rehab/support vehicle, and a first response/support vehicle, health care equipment and medical supplies.
- Nearly 100 certified volunteer EMTs
- Proud member of the New Jersey EMS Task Force
Calls for 2024
2000
Calls for 2025
(As of 7/31/2025)
(As of 7/31/2025)
0
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