About Us

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About Us

For more than 140 years, St. John Ambulance has been helping Canadians build safer, healthier, and more resilient communities. As Canada's leading provider of first aid and CPR training, we empower individuals with the skills and confidence to respond to emergencies while supporting communities through volunteer programs, health and safety initiatives, and emergency preparedness. 

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About St. John Ambulance

St. John Ambulance is an international humanitarian organization and is a foundation of the Order of St. John. As Canada's standard for excellence in first aid and CPR services, St. John Ambulance offers innovative programs to ensure Canadians receive the
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About the Order of St. John

The Order of St. John is one of the world's oldest humanitarian organizations. This worldwide, non-denominational charitable organization is dedicated to serving others in over 40 countries.
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St. John International

St. John is a major international charity that provides first aid, health care, and support services in over 40 countries worldwide. Together they make up the Order of St. John, which is accredited to the United Nations.
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St. John of Jerusalem Eye Hospital

The St. John Eye Hospital is one of the Order of St. John's longstanding humanitarian initiatives, providing expert eye care to people in the West Bank, Gaza, and East Jerusalem regardless of ethnicity, religion, or ability to pay. Through its hospitals,
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10,000
Volunteers

10,000 Volunteers provide one million volunteer hours annually.

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504,000
Canadians Trained Per Year

504,000 Canadians trained in first aid and CPR each year.

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3,500
Instructors

3,500 Certified instructors.

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About St. John Ambulance

In any disaster, human or natural, St. John Ambulance Canada volunteers are there to offer assistance, expertise, caring and compassion. Our tradition...

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About The Order of St. John

The Order of St. John – its full name is The Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem – is one of the world’s oldest humanitarian...

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We are committed to saving lives and improving quality of life. Creating healthier communities and empowering people to save lives at work, home and...

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