First Responders and Emergencies

St John mobilises first responders who volunteer in medical emergencies while an ambulance is on its way, or during more generalised emergencies. For example, St John in Jamaica trains volunteers to assist with car accidents, whereas St John in Scotland supports mountain rescue teams.

Disaster preparedness is an important focus in countries such as Fiji, Mauritius and in the Caribbean. In the past, St John has supported the post tsunami response in Sri Lanka; and provided emergency care to internally displaced people during post-election violence in Kenya and during the attack on Nairobi's Westgate Mall.

Latest

Storm Freddy returns to Malawi

All of us across the St John world were incredibly saddened to learn of the devastation that Cyclone Freddy has caused along its path – A message from our Lord Prior Prof Mark Compton
St John Ambulance take over the emergency service in Alderney

St John Ambulance and Rescue Service (SJARS) in Guernsey was appointed in October 2022 by the States of Alderney to take operational responsibility for the ambulance service in Alderney from the start of April 2023.
"Women are extremely capable, ambitious, experienced, and ready to serve and lead"

To mark International Women’s Day, on Wednesday 8 March 2023, we sat down with Sally Hasler, Dame of the Order of St John and Chair of the St John International Women’s Network.
Timor-Leste communities will receive first aid training.

St John Tasmania is to provide first aid training and basic pre-hospital health care support to disadvantaged communities on the island of Atauro in Timor-Leste.