New Zealand | Ambulance crew ambushed in Hamilton
Hamilton Detectives are investigating an aggravated robbery of a St Johns ambulance overnight. While on the way to a call, a female ambulance officer was waved down by a man on Cameron Road at 12.35...
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Western Australia | Gift first aid kits gift for Good Sams
When a light plane crashed into an oval in South Lake it was only a matter of seconds before help arrived. Pilot Tony White and his passenger Ralph Lerch suffered severe burns and serious injuries...
View ArticleUK | StJA’s Everyday heroes finalists announced
TV presenter Tess Daly will be helping celebrate the inspiring life savers who have been shortlisted for St John Ambulance’s annual award ceremony in London, on Wednesday 26 March. The finalists are up...
View ArticleUK | St John Ambulance on hand to give first aid to victims of floods
St John Ambulance first aiders are among volunteers supporting emergency operations in flood-hit Somerset and other areas of South West England. Our volunteers are currently working in shifts at a rest...
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UK | Guernsey – Inshore Rescue volunteers assist in saving baby dolphin
The St John Inshore Rescue volunteers went to the aid of a stranded dolphin washed ashore by severe weather on Guernsey’s North coast today. The baby dolphin which was about a metre long is thought to...
View ArticleWA | CPR training pays off for Armadale Council staff as they save a life
The benefit of knowing first aid came to the fore at the Armadale Council’s Administration Centre last year when two customer service officers helped a woman who collapsed while being served. Customer...
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UK | Guernsey – Laura Kanjere takes on role of StJA School Liaison Officer
Emergency Medical Technician Laura Kanjere has recently taken on the role of Schools’ Liaison Officer for The St John Ambulance & Rescue Service, and will be responsible for arranging all future...
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UK | Guernsey – St John Ambulance assists with hospital move
Residents currently at Guernsey’s King Edward VII Hospital, which is a continuing care facility, will be moving to their new home on Casquets Ward on the Princess Elizabeth Hospital site (the local...
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UK | Guernsey – Five new expert volunteers qualify for St John Inshore Rescue...
A further five new expert volunteers have recently completed their in-service training to join Guernsey’s St John Inshore Rescue Boat (IRB) Team. The extensive three day training course consisted of...
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Western Australia | Critical care paramedic notches 10 years
St John Ambulance critical care paramedic Paul Davies recently celebrated ten years working on the RAC Rescue Helicopter – becoming the first paramedic to achieve this milestone. Paul who lives in...
View ArticleWestern Australia | St John to unveil new emergency response trailer
St John Ambulance’s ability to respond to natural disasters and major incidents in the Goldfields will be significantly enhanced by a new emergency response trailer set to be unveiled in...
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UK | St John Ambulance Cycle Response team first on scene for elite cyclist
Two of St John Ambulance’s operational cyclists have proven just how effective Cycle Response teams are by being the first on the scene at an accident involving an elite cyclist during the Nottingham...
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New Zealand | St John and NZFS announce prototype Fire Medical Vehicle ready...
A prototype dual purpose fire and medical response vehicle developed by the New Zealand Fire Service and St John is about to start a year of trials to test the concept. The prototype is designed for...
View ArticleUK | The Big First Aid Lesson – how did it go?
At St John Ambulance, we believe everyone should learn first aid. On Friday 20 June, we aired our Big First Aid Lesson, and took a huge step in our mission to equip more young people across the country...
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UK | Guernsey StJA Marine Ambulance back ‘on call’
Having undergone extensive repairs to one of the gearboxes, the St John Marine Ambulance Flying Christine III is now back in service. The repairs have taken longer than expected as the new gearbox...
View ArticleWestern Australia | St John Ambulance receives $340K donation from BHP...
St John Ambulance recently secured more than $340,000 from BHP Billiton Iron Ore for important works that will benefit the ambulance service and the community. The funding includes $210,000 for a new...
View ArticleNew South Wales | Ambo’s passion for EMS continues after 39 years of service
What does a paramedic do upon retiring from NSW Ambulance after 39 years on the job? If you’re Southern Zone Manager Peter Cutjar, you return to the road and continue in the same patient focused role...
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UK | Guernsey – First motorcycle community first responder qualifies at St John
Martin Proudlove-Gains has qualified as Guernsey’s first motorcycle volunteer community first responder withThe St John Ambulance and Rescue Service. The 12 week “First Person On Scene” (FPOS)...
View ArticleEngland | SCAS unveils SOS bus to help treat patients in Oxford city centre
South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SCAS) is launching a pilot scheme to help treat people in Oxford city centre at weekends. The SOS bus will have two treatment beds and three...
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UK | Guernsey – Flying Christine III back in service
St John’s marine ambulance, The Flying Christine III is now back in service. Jon Beausire, Chief Officer, St John Ambulance and Rescue Service said: “We are pleased to confirm that the Flying Christine...
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England | Birmingham treatment unit volunteers scoop ‘BOBS’ award
Pictured (left to right) West Midlands Police Special Constable Phil Oldacres together with British Red Cross volunteers Dom Pumphrey, Alex Hayward and Nathan Douglas. Volunteer life-savers who work...
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Western Australia #WA | Milestone for St John #StJA school-based #firstaid...
More than half a million West Australian school children have been given an introduction to first aid through a free course developed by St John Ambulance Western Australia. The 500,000th student...
View ArticleWestern Australia #WA | #StJA – Take the #Clicktosave challenge: you could...
St John Ambulance Western Australia has issued a challenge to everyone in Western Australia to take the Clicktosave test before heading off on their Easter getaway. In fact, even if you plan to stay...
View ArticleNew Zealand | Patient dead – one paramedic injured – after ambulance crash in...
Police are investigating a crash in Northland between an ambulance and a power pole. The critically unwell patient travelling in the back of the ambulance at the time has since died. The investigation...
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Western Australia | St John Multi Transfer Vehicle to reduce costs for sick...
St John Ambulance has launched its Multi Transfer Vehicle, an Australia-first initiative in non-emergency patient transfer. The custom-made vehicle allows the daily return transfer of 10 patients...
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