River Road Rescue Squad

12/14/2025

Stay warm, P-Town!

Today, 12/14/25 at 10:00 AM, the Piscataway Community Center (520 Hoes Lane) will be open as a warming center for anyone who is without power or needs a place to get warm.

Please share this with neighbors who may need warmth and a safe place to stay.

12/10/2025

Good morning from our Wednesday crew! Every shift starts with a complete check of our ambulance to ensure we have all the supplies and equipment that is required on the ambulance. We start with a 360 degree walk around of the ambulance to ensure all emergency lights are operable, that all outside cabinets function and that there is no new damage or other concerns before we go on the road.

As a licensed EMS provider, the state has established requirements that we must follow, the same as any other agency in NJ, paid or volunteer. The rig check is one way we ensure we're in compliance.

In this video is one of our ambulances, BLS-16.

If you're interested in joining our team, visit our website at PiscatawayEMS.org!

12/06/2025

CONGRATULATIONS to President and EMT Andrew Cogswell on his son’s commissioning as a 2ND LT in the U.S. Army!

12/06/2025

Our Friday crews were happy to stop by at the municipal building between calls and partake in the annual Christmas tree lighting.

A BIG thank you to Piscataway Township and its residents for the tasty sweets and warm beverages provided and to Mayor Brian C. Wahler for snapping a picture of some of our providers with Santa!

******************************

If you are interested in joining our team, visit PiscatawayEMS.org today!

12/04/2025

This morning we were proud to compete in the Wawa "Hoagies for Heroes" competition held at the grand opening of their new location on River Road. Our team competed against members of the Holmes Marshall Fire Dept., Piscataway Township Police Department, Possumtown Volunteer Fire Company and River Road Fire Company to make the most number of hoagies. We are proud to announce that our team took home first place and that all involved from every team had fun!

As participants of this competition, our organization was also awarded a $1,000 donation that we look forward to donating to a community charity upon receipt.

Lastly, we would like to thank Piscataway Township's Mayor, Brian C. Whaler, for acknowledging us in his speech. We are proud to continue to be of service to our community in their time of need for (soon to be) 65 years!

******************************

If you are interested in joining our team, visit PiscatawayEMS.org today!

12/04/2025

A BIG thank you to Dunkin' for helping us out with some treats for our friends in the Emergency Department Community Medical Center tonight!

******************************

If you are interested in joining our team, visit PiscatawayEMS.org today!

12/03/2025

Happy Tuesday! As we continue to expand our services, we are proud to continue to find ways to grow and change that improve both patient care and provider experience. Pictured are technology upgrades and additions to one of our ambulances that will work as a test bed for these adoptions.

*********

Picture 1 - seen in this picture is the install of an upgraded tabled with a new mounting system that keeps the device permanently secured to the dash between the driver and passenger seat. This device fills the role of a Mobile Data Terminal (MDT) which relays dispatch information bi-directionally allowing crews to and dispatch to share information instantly. Additionally, this MDT provides driving directions to the driver eliminating the use of other devices which may obscure and/or distract the driver.

**********

Picture 2 - This picture shows the installation of a vehicle based modem/router which allows for continuous pinpoint GPS data to be relayed to dispatch via an externally mounted antenna which greatly improves cellular reception. This addition will help us to ensure the closest unit is dispatched and also provide a more reliable connection for our MDT.

*********

Not pictured is an additional tablet device dedicated solely to our providers for the purpose of patient charting. This device makes use of the camera to upload pertinent pictures from the scene of a call such as damage in a car accident, healthcare information and more while also allowing providers to scan government IDs to import patient information lessening provider screen time. Additionally, the tablet’s internet connectivity allows providers to lookup past patient interactions with our services and others for the purpose of importing their medical history as previously collected.

11/27/2025

🍁🚑 Happy Thanksgiving from the River Road Rescue Squad! 🚑🍁

To our friends, neighbors, and community members — we are grateful for the trust you place in us each and every day. This Thanksgiving, our crew is thankful for the opportunity to serve, protect, and support this incredible community.

Whether you're gathering with loved ones, traveling, or enjoying a quiet day at home, we wish you a safe, healthy, and joyful holiday. And to all first responders working today — thank you for keeping our community safe.

From our family to yours, Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃❤️

11/26/2025

Why not take a break from the weekend shopping deals and come enjoy a game night with the members of the River Road Rescue Squad!? Please see the link for the Google form or scan the QR code! We hope to see you there!

Hi everyone! We will be holding a game night at our building on November 29th at 3pm! These games will include tabletop board games and card games. Please bring yourself, friends and family, and games! Of course, we will provide our own games to play as well, such as Monopoly, Uno, and Codenames. Please fill out the google form by clicking the link or scanning the QR code in the poster below if you are coming. We can’t wait to see you there!

11/25/2025

Last night we were happy to support the Holmes Marshall Fire Dept. by providing a BLS standby for their live burn training. While BLS16 was staged on the Piscataway Fire School, BLS15 and its crew were out responding to calls from our headquarters.

We are proud to continue to serve Piscataway Township and its residents in any way possible. To learn more about us or join our team, visit PiscatawayEMS.org today!

11/24/2025

Yesterday, while we had a staffed ambulance in Brooklyn (as a prop) for a film shoot and a duty crew in quarters answering local calls, our newest providers simultaneously engaged in a CEVO course at our building.

It’s always fantastic to welcome new providers to our ever growing team while they engage in learning. We’d like to ask you to join us in thanking them for continuing to give their time to the benefit of others!

11/23/2025

Keep an eye out, today we made our debut ina film by When We Meet Studios!