Editing Essex, Connecticut (section)

=== Police/Fire/EMS ===
-'''Essex Police Department''' is attached to the rear of the town hall. Essex has a resident state trooper and five constables. The town pays the Connecticut State Police for a state trooper to supervise the constables. The First Selectman is considered the Chief of Police.<ref>[http://www.essexct.gov/departments/police.html Essex Police]</ref>

-'''Essex Fire Engine Co. 1''' has two fire houses: the central fire house on the corner of Route 153 and Route 154 and the sub-station in Ivoryton on Summit Street. The Fire Department is the designated PSA holder for first responding to medical emergencies.

Elections for these positions are annual and voted by the department at an annual meeting. The department is limited by its charter with the town to 60 Members. The Fire Department responds to about 1000 calls each year, mostly medical first response calls, and fire alarms.<ref>[http://www.essexctfire.com Essex Fire]</ref>

-'''Essex Ambulance Association, Inc.''' is an independent association, receiving town funding for workers' compensation insurance only. The association was founded in 1964, and is composed of 32 volunteers with MRT and EMT certification levels. The association operates three ambulances which respond to over 900 calls for service each year, and provides mutual aide to all surrounding towns.<ref>[http://www.essexems.org Essex EMS]</ref> Elections for officers are held annually.

The association is self-sufficient, funded through billing and donations. The ambulance receives an intercept paramedic for Advanced Life Support when needed through Middlesex Hospital.