| Canadian News for the Friends of St. John Ambulance
Autumn 2008 / Volume 1 Issue 3 |
 From MFR to Medical School
 In Newfoundland and Labrador, Memorial University's School of Medicine receives more than 850 applications each year. Read More» |
Driver Rescues Casualty Pinned Under Vehicle
 On a cold winter morning, in January 2008, Cory Trottier saved a life! While driving eastbound on the Trans Canada Highway, just outside of Vancouver, Mr. Trottier came upon a flipped-over SUV. Read More » |
Media Excellence Awards
The St. John Ambulance Ontario is pleased to announce the creation of the Vice Prior's Award for Media Excellence. Read More» |
 New Home Safety Products and First Aid Skills Reduce Fire Hazards
Did you know that the common causes of home fires are smokers' materials, open flames, cooking equipment and heating equipment? Read More» |
Cadets Armed with First Aid and CPR
This summer, approximately 100 Army Cadets received SJA Emergency First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation [CPR] training at Connaught National Army Cadet Summer Training Centre, Kanata. Read More» |
November is CPR Month
In a recent research article* on cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), reference was made to studies which show an overall average survival rate from cardiac arrest of just eight per cent. Read More»
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 Bike Responders hit the streets and trails in Federal District
After much hard work by volunteers and staff, the Bike Response Team is once again active in Federal District (Ottawa). Read More» |
| Students Credited for First Aid and Volunteer Skills
In September 2008, St. John Ambulance Saskatchewan rolled out an innovative High School Special Credit program which allows students to complete 100 hours of first aid training and volunteering to earn an additional credit. Read More» |
New SJA Emergency Response Team Kicks off Training in Ontario
In today's society, St. John Ambulance volunteers are exposed to a variety of new and emerging risks while on duty. Read More» |
