MAPLEWOOD PROFESSIONAL
FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION
FMBA LOCAL 25 / IAFF L-4525
FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION
FMBA LOCAL 25 / IAFF L-4525
Maplewood Professional Firefighters Association (FMBA Local 25 / IAFF L-4525) is a labor union organization comprising the 43 career firefighters of the Maplewood, New Jersey, Fire Department(presently at 41 members since two members who left in 2007 were not replaced). In addition to providing for the welfare and well-being of active and retired firefighters, the Association strives to educate and provide a greater awareness to Maplewood residents and business owners in the areas of emergency services, encourage a greater understanding of firefighting and fire safety and instruct and educate the youth of Maplewood in fire safety, awareness and prevention.
Maplewood’s firefighters responded to nearly 3,500 requests for assistance in 2008. Members train daily in the latest techniques and advances of firefighting, counter-terrorism and emergency first aid to be prepared to respond to any emergency 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
Maplewood’s firefighters responded to nearly 3,500 requests for assistance in 2008. Members train daily in the latest techniques and advances of firefighting, counter-terrorism and emergency first aid to be prepared to respond to any emergency 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.