Emergency Management

OES Management

Matthew Watts

Director / Fire Coordinator / Car 1
Matthew.Watts@essexcountyny.gov
518-873-3901

Wendy Sayward

Administrative Officer
Wendy.Sayward@essexcountyny.gov
518-873-3903

Alexandra Crandall

Confidential Secretary
Alexandra.Crandall@essexcountyny.gov
518-873-3904

Essex County Emergency Service’s mission is achieved by many specific programs

  • Emergency Scene Coordination (Fire, EMS, Hazmat, Cause and Origin)
  • Hazardous Materials / WMD Response Team Operation
  • Operation of the County Emergency Operations Center (EOC)
  • Operation and Maintenance of a County-Wide Public Safety Radio System
  • Development and Maintenance of Emergency Planning Documents
  • Development and Maintenance of Emergency Mutual Aid Agreements
  • 911 System Coordination, Public Safety Answering and Radio Dispatch
  • Emergency Services Training Programs:
    • Fire prevention and suppression
    • Emergency Medical Service (EMS)
    • HAZMAT / WMD Response
    • Incident command and management training

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