St. John Ambulance is an international charitable organisation
who strives to improve health and safety through education and
community service. St. John Ambulance Canada has over 25,000
volunteers in uniform who provide first response coverage at events
across the country.
In Ottawa, St. John Ambulance can be found at sporting events,
cultural shows, Remembrance Day ceremonies, various locations on
Canada Day, at HOPE Volleyball, and many other events around the
city. The volunteers of SJA give thousands of hours in training and
service to help ensure Ottawa is safe when having fun.
St. John Ambulance Canada has its roots in the Order of St. John
founded in 1023 by the Blessed Gerrard who established a hospice in
Jerusalem to care for ill and injured pilgrims visiting the holy
sites. Confirmed in 1113 by Papal Bull issued by Pope Paschal II,
the Order of St. John grew in power and influence in both the Holy
Lands and in Europe (along with the Templars).
Following the split from the Catholic Church by Henry the VIII,
the Order of St. John ceased operations in England until its
revival in 1831 where it began to provide first aid courses and
ambulance services in the
coal districts. In 1888 it received Royal Charter from Queen
Victoria eventually becoming the Most Venerable Order of the
Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem.
The charitable activities of the Order of St. John are St. John
Ambulance which provides first aid training and community service,
and the St. John Eye Hospital in Jerusalem.
St. John Ambulance in Canada was formed in 1882. The first
courses were offered in Quebec City and by 1883 they were being
taught at RMC in Kingston. In 1909 the first Ambulance Division was
formed in London for men, and 1912 saw the first Nursing Division
in Toronto for women.
When placed, the cache contained:
- A log book and pen
- St. John Ambulance pins
- A St. John Ambulance travel bug
The cache is placed on private property with the
property owner's permission.
It is not a micro in a tree.
FTF gets a SJA key-ring CPR mask and gloves pouch. It does not
fit in the cache, so contact me directly to arrange for
delivery