About Us

First Due Emergency Supply Company has been in the business of selling Fire, Rescue, Ambulance and Police equipment since 1995. Located in Washington Township, Gloucester County, New Jersey we have maintained our motto of "Professionals Serving Professions" by offering competitive prices on exceptional equipment. From our meager beginnings in the basement of Joe''s home to our newest facility with over 4100 square feet of showroom, we have always been a customer service based business.

What makes us different from our competitors is that we have the ability to supply equipment and clothing from all aspects of emergency services. FIRE, RESCUE, EMS , and POLICE. Our web page is just a representation of our abilities. Here is a complete list of VENDORS that we have access to. I am sure you can find what you need.

No order is too large or too small. We are the supplier of all the firefighting GLOVES and HOODS , manufactured by Fire-Dex Inc. for the City of Philadelphia Fire Department and we also supply the City of Newark Fire Department their most recent purchase of HELMETS manufactured by Paul Conway/Lion''s Apparel . Although these departments are very large we value and respect the job done and business provided by the small local departments. So if you need one PENLIGHT or perhaps a field guide we are there to help.

Store Hours:
Monday - Friday (8am to 5pm)
Closed Saturday & Sunday

Call (856) 589-9700 if emergency equipment is

needed during non business hours.

	Joe Adelman - Owner/President Married to Jill since 1981 and with THREE daughters, Staci Flamini, Amy and Lea, Joe started First Due from the basement of his house as an idea in 1993. At that time he felt the need for emergency service personnel to have a better way to buy equipment for personal use. As a member with Washington Township Fire District, Whitman Square Fire Company, Joe was able to learn his skills as a firefighter. He has been a member since 1986. Joe also served as Past Chief for the Washington Township Ambulance and Rescue Association and currently is also employed part time by Underwood Hospital MICU as a Paramedic.

	Jill Adelman - Chief Cook and Bottle Washer All the jobs that no one else will do, Jill gets done. As our owner’s “better half”, Jill is always there to help any First Due customers with anything they might need. Jill has been an EMT for over 10 years and currently works as a Registered Nurse Temple University Hospital Emergency Room in Philadelphia.

	Todd Armstrong – General Manager Todd has been with First Due since May, 1999 and is considered a major asset not only to the company but also to our customers. Todd is our Clothing and Apparel expert and is always available to help you with all of your clothing needs and answer any questions you may have. His 27 yrs. with the Glassboro Fire Department, where he has served as both Chief and President, has given him a wealth of knowledge in fire and rescue operations. Todd’s dedication to public service includes a term as the Mayor of Glassboro. Please do not hesitate to call for his assistance.

	Rob Milideo – Sales Manager As our Sales Manager, Rob directs our efforts throughout the Tri-State area, personally servicing the South Jersey and Delaware markets. Rob is a Certified AMKUS Rescue Systems Technician and is authorized to Service and Repair AMKUS Equipment and also to instruct its use Rob has been a member of the Washington Township Fire District, Whitman Square Fire Company, for more than 25 years serving in many capacities including Company Chief, Company President, and District Commissioner. Rob is a longtime resident of Washington Twp. where he lives with his wife Lisa and their 3 children, Brianna, Melinda and Cameron. Rob currently serves as a Lieutenant at the Whitman Square Volunteer Fire Comapny

	Rea DiDomenico - Bookkeeper Rea is most likely the first person you will talk to when calling us. As the Accounts Receivable/Payable contact she handles a wide range of duties, including answering the phones, filing, fulfilling various requests and answering questions, all while working along side our President. Rea is also a Certified Notary. In short, Rea does it all. So if you have any questions about your account, please do not hesitate to call and ask for Rea.

	Ann Marie Buondonno - Administrative Assistant First Due''s ever expanding presence in the Tri-State area made it necessary to hire additional personnel to give our customers the personal attention they have come to expect from us. In addition to performing a variety of office duties which includes answering phones and filing Ann''s main focus is on Accounts Receivable. Ann holds a Microsoft Office Certificate and CPR/FirstAid Training Certificate. Should you have any questions about your account do not hesitate to give Ann a call. Ann lives in Oak Valley with her husband Vic and 3 Pomeranians, Maxwell, Chance and Pebbles.

	Alexis E. Ellison – Seamstress Alexis is the seamstress extraordinaire of the First Due Family, handling all in store patch work and alteration needs for uniforms and apparel. Before joining First Due, Alexis learned the trade of sewing from watching her mother as a youth in Somerdale, NJ. Alexis is also an artist, active in her crafts since graduating high school in 1990, including vending at community events and doing seamstress work by word of mouth from her home.

	Beth Ward - Seamstress Helping Alexis with the tailoring duties of our ever growing uniform and apparel department, First Due is pleased to announce the addition of Beth Ward. After years of working in the corporate world Beth finally hung up her hat and turned a lifelong love of sewing into a new career. Her sewing education began in childhood under the guidance of her grandmother who learned the craft in Germany. When not working at First Due, Beth can be found researching and creating circa 1860 garments for individuals involved with Civil War reenactments.

	Dan Dobleman – Shipping/Receiving Dan is the most experienced member of our shipping and receiving dept. When he’s not managing the flow of the hundreds of products and sales that arrive and ship everyday, he is a member of the Washington Township Fire District, Hurffville Fire Co., where he has been a firefighter for over 3 years. Dan is also a licensed EMT and is currently attending Gloucester County College where he is majoring in Criminal Justice. Please do not hesitate to contact Dan should you have any questions regarding your order.

	Ginny Borgia - Shipping/Receiving Ginny works overtime to make certain that the tasks of shipping and receiving your orders are handled with the quickness and efficiency you''ve come to expect from First Due. She is a long time resident of Washington Twp. where she lives with her husband Alex, who is a District Fire Capt./EMT and daughter Alexis, who is a vet tech and college student. Ginny also owns and breeds Golden Retrievers. Please do not hesitate to contact Ginny should you have any questions regarding your order.

	Bill Schaefer - Sales Bill joins First Due to expand our sales coverage into the New Jersey shore areas to include Atlantic and Cape May County. Bill has served over 36 years with the Audubon Fire Department and is a Past-Chief of the Department. Bill is currently Chief; Camden County Fire Coordinator. Full-time, Bill is employed by the Veterans Administration as a licensed Orthotist. Bill lives with his wife Kathy in Audubon.