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South Amboy First Aid Squad

Serving the City of South Amboy since 1931

http://www.southamboyfirstaid.org/

10/28/2025

Last night on Monday, October 27, two new members were administered the Squad’s Oath to Service by our Squad President, Rob Sekerak. We congratulate newly instated CADET MEMBER Jaiden Patrizl and REGULAR MEMBER Andrew Hathcock into our Squad!

On top of our two new members joining us, we’d like to point out that it has been a while since we had a packed meeting like last night! Let this be a reminder that no matter how much we may struggle in numbers or effort, better times are always ahead of us. A massive THANK YOU to those who make the decision to dedicate valuable time to others!

10/26/2025

An accident has occurred on the ambulance 😱 😱❗️❗️

Just kidding! Members of the Squad decorated our 606 Ambulance for the City of South Amboy’s Annual Halloween Parade! Following that, our members attended the Trunk or Treat where we brought an example of what happens to kids who don’t listen to their parents!🤭 (No skeletons were harmed during the event)

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With Halloweekened approaching, please be mindful of YOUR safety and those around you. A curfew has been set for October 29-31, from 7:00 PM - 6:00 AM. To better ensure and secure the safety of everyone, you may find some of our vehicles patrolling the streets with use of emergency lights. This is a common practice to keep everyone safe!

And NEVER forget to have fun🫵🤪‼️

10/05/2025

The Squad extends its congratulations to Life Member Michael Pappas for achieving the rank of Senior Chief Petty Officer! Mike Pappas has been a longtime member of the Squad and is currently on furlough to continue carrying out his military service.

Congratulations Mike! The Squad will always be right behind you.

09/15/2025

On Saturday, our 602 ambulance joined SAFD in a parade and competition down in Wildwood for the annual NJ State Fireman’s Convention! South Amboy Fire & First Aid had been preparing for this day for weeks, cleaning our apparatus before showing day! Final touch-ups were made just hours before the parade. All efforts were worth it because SAFA 602 won first place for best ambulance! The Squad would also like to congratulate our partners over at SAFD for winning 2nd best Color Guard and winning the Judge’s Trophy!

With just about a quarter of the year left, the Squad would like to extend our deepest gratitude to not only our hard-working members, but also to Fire Chief-1, Chief Rafael Albarran for his unwavering support to the Squad and the community we serve. Let’s bring it home, Chief!

Special thanks to the following for touching up the ambulance before the parade:
• Christine Salmon
• Daniel “DJ” Salmon
• Taylor Salmon
• Matt Coyle
• Laura Sackerman
• Nick Tierney

Squad Representatives:
• Davey Cheng
• Jonasz Knapik
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09/05/2025

We are excited to announce the great success of two of our Cadet Members in completing an EMT Course and obtaining their Emergency Medical Technician certifications! Huge congratulations to Vijay Balaji ( #2 photo) and Vikesh Patel ( #3 photo)! Originally from Edison, NJ, these two found their way to the South Amboy First Aid Squad after encountering difficulty with other Squads near them. Vijay and Vikesh both attended the Bayshore Youth Competition for South Amboy back in June of this year! They represented South Amboy early in their membership and they will continue their journey in EMS with us.

The South Amboy First Aid & Safety Squad is always looking for more volunteers to assist in our goal of protecting and serving the citizens of South Amboy and more! We cannot do it without the support of the City of South Amboy and the dedication of our consistent members. A job that is never easy, is a job that we will always do. Make the impact. Join the South Amboy First Aid Squad. Visit our website @ southamboyfirstaid.org for more information.

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08/06/2025

The South Amboy First Aid Squad joined members of the South Amboy Fire Department, South Amboy Emergency Management, and multiple other community organizations in this year’s City of South Amboy’s National Night Out event. Tonight was full of Squad recruitment, community engagement, and a night to hang out! Children toured various organization apparatus and engaged with organization leaders. A beautiful get-together on a calm night.

Tonight is all the more proof of the capabilities of a tight-knit community. We are diverse, we are of various backgrounds, we are of different cultures; yet we are South Amboy. Thank you to everyone who came out. We always love an opportunity to meet with our community and fellow service members outside of our usual basis. We may be small, but we always send a big message ❤️🧡❤️

08/01/2025

On Wednesday, July 30, 2025, members from SAFA, SAFD, and SAPD were requested by Middlesex County Office of Emergency Management to receive just under 30 patients from a Plainsboro Nursing Home following a break in their water lines near electrical equipment. At approximately 0200 hours, South Amboy OEM, SAFA, SAFD, and SAPD gathered at the Venetian Care & Rehab Center along with the facility staff to receive 3 Medical Buses of patients and ensure their safe transfer to their assigned rooms. All residents transferred to South Amboy successfully made it to their new beds for the night safely.

Approximately under 200 residents were transferred to Nursing Home Facilities throughout Middlesex County. No injuries were reported at the scene or during transfer to South Amboy and to other facilities. Thank you to all who responded.

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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Birthday Boy:
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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.

Address

401 Main Street
South Amboy, NJ
08879

Telephone

+17327211005

Website

http://southamboyfirstaid.org/

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