South Amboy First Aid Squad

07/15/2025

Late last night, SAFA members celebrated one of our own’s birthday at the station! Although his birthday was this past Saturday, July 12; we felt that a Squad celebration was necessary. At first, we didn’t have the means to light the candles, but we found a way later on!

At the South Amboy First Aid & Safety Squad, we make more than miracles happen. We change lives and make impacts beyond the people we serve. Above all else, our service, these memories, and the people we meet stick with us for a lifetime.

Happy Birthday Gabe!

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07/12/2025

At approximately 0130 hours on July 11, 2025; SAFA units were dispatched and requested to respond to the residents near the Raritan Bay Waterfront Park for a working fire alarm, following a report by the homeowner. Fortunately, the fire was contained and extinguished prior to SAFA’s arrival by SAFD. Multiple SAFD Engines and Ladder companies responded to the scene, including and other essential fire apparatus.

SAFA 602 and 605 provided fire rehab services to the firefighters of the South Amboy Fire Department. No injuries or fatalities were identified.

Another safe and secured night thanks to our South Amboy volunteers! Disaster and tragedy can strike at any moment. Nonetheless, we remain ready and steadfast. You too can be a part of the response to an emergency. Are you ready to take on this task? Contact any South Amboy Fire Department or the South Amboy First Aid Squad and ask how you can help. Be part of a great response.

06/07/2025

Entrusted by our City of South Amboy, State of New Jersey, and Nation to provide emergence life saving care is another member who has successfully passed the NREMT. Congratulations to Ashley Alvarez in obtaining her EMT Certification! We are so proud and excited to see her progress in this organization.

Ashley was sworn in on April 22, 2024 and was sent to EMT School on March 10, 2025, completing her 3 month course on May 18. She plans to develop experience in the EMS field while studying at Rutgers University with a Biochem Major. While in the Pre-Med route, Ashley aspires to become a Cardiologist in the future.

05/22/2025

SAFAS members participated in making hamburgers with White Castle on Route-9 in the late morning on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. White Castle reached out and wanted to give back to their community first responders by teaching them how to make a hamburger for the month of May, which is National Hamburger Month.

Members Gabriel Albarran and Davey Cheng participated and were shown by General Manager Janet Boehm on how to make a burger, the White Castle way! It definitely was interesting seeing all the equipment and tools used to create a White Castle burger. Great experience overall!

Did you know that White Castle is a family owned business? In 1921, the first family owned White Castle building was established. Since then, the family established multiple buildings throughout the country! Their primary HQ is based in Ohio.

Thank you to:

District Manager:
General Manager: Janet Boehm

05/21/2025

A big Congratulations to Cadet Member, Dominik Pawlus in successfully obtaining his NREMT and NJ-EMT! Dominik had joined the South Amboy First Aid Squad on January 22, 2024 as a Cadet Member and has shown steady participation and activity within the squad, leading up to his attendance in an EMT Course in the beginning of the new year.

Dominik has plans to enter the 911 field with the Squad, as well as with other paid agencies. In the future, he plans to work for the New Jersey State Police as a State Trooper. This is a great place to start! Good luck on your field training and all future endeavors!

05/21/2025

Perfect timing! Our newest ambulance, 602, equipped with an automatic, powered stretcher loader just came back striped for service. 602 is due for an inspection on the 31st before seeing some calls!

Just in time for EMS Week! Happy National EMS Week to all of our fellow EMS agencies and members! Through great care and tragic losses, we come through. We always do.

05/17/2025

On Thursday, May 15, 2025, John “Jack” Piskorski passed away at Hackensack Meridian Health in Old Bridge while surrounded by family. Jack, also nicknamed “J.P.” by the Squad and friends was a lifelong community member of South Amboy and excelled in his Plumbing Trade. J.P. joined the South Amboy First Aid Squad in December of 1966 and led the organization as Captain just 9 years later. He was successful in all fields he participated in: as a Plumber and Pipe Fitter for Union Local 9; a strong leader and dedicated member for the South Amboy First Aid Squad; and as a member of the Sayreville Seniors, engaging with his community.

J.P. exhibited extraordinary devotion to his community as well as hard work and selfless sacrifice to our service. John “Jack” Piskorski will be laid to rest on Monday morning, May 19, 2025. To friends and family, we offer our deepest condolences. SAFA is honored and grateful for the opportunity to serve alongside one of South Amboy’s finest service and community member. Rest in peace J.P. We’ll take it from here.

More information in regards to John “Jack” Piskorski’s funeral arrangements can be found here: https://www.mycentraljersey.com/obituaries/pnys1179667

05/13/2025

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05/06/2025

05/05/2025

SAFAS provided both emergency standby services, as well as strengthening our connection with the community today at Riley’s Touch-A-Truck event! Today, members of SAFA interacted with both kids and adults, showing them small aspects of the world of EMS. Thank you to for giving us another great opportunity to interact with our community further!

04/24/2025

Just last night at approximately 1930 hours on April 23, 2025, members of SAFA, SAFD, Avenel FD, and Avenel FAS were at the Middlesex Fire Academy for a Live Burn Drill. SAFA provided fire rehab services during the drill and remained on standby in the event of any injuries. Fortunately, the drill went well. This was a fascinating drill for SAFA to be part of. It is important for both SAFA and SAFD to keep our skills refined in the event of a real emergency!