When departments require outside assistance,
the Fire Mutual Aid Headquarters, located in Elizabeth Fire Department, is contacted and a coordinated system is employed to dispatch the needed equipment and manpower. Fire Mutual Aid Headquarters serves as the fire sector-coordinating agency for emergency management during major emergencies and disasters.
The Fire Mutual Aid Staff consists of one Fire Coordinator and 10 Deputy Fire Coordinators. These professionals are Chiefs or Deputy Chiefs in various career and volunteer departments throughout Union County. |
