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For over 110 years, SJA has empowered safer communities across BC and the Yukon, through first aid training, emergency response and community services.

As Canada’s leading first aid and safety charity, St. John Ambulance remains committed to our history of caring for and saving lives. Building on over 900 years of tradition, St. John Ambulance partners with individuals and organizations to provide first aid, CPR, and AED training and safety products. As a self-funded charity, training and product proceeds support our community service programs, which include the Medical First Responder, Therapy Dog, and Youth Program. In British Columbia and Yukon, we serve our communities through a network of 19 branches, where we train over 65,000 students each year in first aid and emergency response. Our 2000+ volunteers provide first aid to keep their communities safe at public events and during natural disasters, improve quality of life through community care for the vulnerable and lonely, and instill leadership and social skills for our youth.

10/28/2025

Kids = tiny bosses. 👶 Our Babysitting Course = your survival guide. 😎 Learn the skills, have the fun!

UPCOMING CLASSES IN NANAIMO NOV 10 AND DEC 22

Register today: https://ow.ly/OjuM50XhTlg

10/27/2025

📣VICTORIA RESIDENTS - FIRST AID TRAINING WITH ASL

NOVEMBER 8

We still have seats available for our upcoming Basic First Aid (formerly OFA 1) class with ASL. Please share this post with someone you think may be interested in this accessible course!

✅For more information and to register, email Victoria@sja.ca or call our Customer Care Team at 1.866.321.2651

💚DID YOU KNOW? When you train with St. John Ambulance, proceeds from your course registration support our Therapy Dog Program, allowing us to send more volunteer teams to spread care and joy at senior care homes and other facilities throughout BC and the Yukon. We appreciate your ongoing support!

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10/23/2025

🙏Thanks for the vote of confidence Andrew!

Get 5-star training. Learn more and register for a first aid course today: https://ow.ly/ZzwX50VarwU

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💚PREPARING FOR EMERGENCIES💚 Proceeds from your course registration help ensure volunteers are equipped with the training, tools, and resources they need to respond effectively to crises such as wildfires and floods. Funds are also used to provide access to specialized skills development and critical equipment.

10/20/2025

Are you ready to become a life-saver? 🦸‍♀️

For our friends in the Kelowna and Okanagan Deaf Community, we've got a special course just for you! Our upcoming Emergency First Aid: Community Care certification course in November will be fully supported by ASL Interpreters so you can focus on mastering those critical skills.

It's a fast-paced, 9-hour day that leaves you certified and confident.

Who is this perfect for?

✅Individuals required to have First Aid for work (child care, adult care, support workers).
✅Anyone with a passion for learning how to respond in a crisis.

You'll learn: CPR/AED for adults, children, and infants, severe bleeding control, how to treat medical emergencies like seizures and anaphylaxis, and the new, vital skill of Opioid Poisoning Response with naloxone.

Limited spots available for this accessible session. Grab yours today!

🟢Register online: https://ow.ly/L1Nt50X6uNb

🟢Register by email: Kelowna@sja.ca

🟢Register over the phone toll-free via Customer Care: 1.866.321.2651

❤️DID YOU KNOW? St. John Ambulance is a charitable organization. Every course registration directly supports our community service initiatives like our Therapy Dog Program, which brings joy, care and comfort to senior care homes across BC and the Yukon.

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10/15/2025

🤔 When a cardiac arrest strikes, every second counts. With a cardiac arrest happening in Canada every 9 minutes, and the vast majority (up to 85%) occurring out of hospital, having an AED on hand can be a game-changer.

An AED is an essential tool that can give someone a second chance at life. When used alongside CPR, it significantly boosts the chances of survival. Our modern AEDs are designed for anyone to use, providing clear voice instructions to walk you through the entire process.

Ready to invest in this critical piece of safety equipment? Now is the time. From October 15th to the 31st, you can get a powerful $200 off any of our AEDs.

This isn't just an investment in a device; it's an investment in the safety of those around you. See all our AEDs and get yours before this incredible offer ends! https://ow.ly/BkRT50WZ6BV

💚DID YOU KNOW? When you purchase an AED from St. John Ambulance, proceeds directly benefit our Therapy Dog Program, bringing joy, comfort and unconditional love to senior care homes and other facilities across BC and the Yukon.

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10/09/2025

🏃‍♂️🏃 Thank you, Port Moody Terry Fox Run organizers! On September 14, you not only helped raise vital funds for cancer research but also showed a deep commitment to public safety by having St. John Ambulance Medical First Responder volunteers on hand. Your proactive approach to event safety is a fantastic example for all. 🙏

We're so proud of our St. John Ambulance volunteers who were on-site. Your commitment to empowering safer communities is truly inspiring. 💚 Thank you for dedicating your time and expertise.

As a charitable organization powered by volunteers, St. John Ambulance relies on funding from a few key sources to run our community programs. Our first aid training and sales of first aid kits and supplies, along with direct donations, are what make our work possible, from our Medical First Responder and Youth Programs to our Therapy Dog teams. Thank you for being a part of our mission!

A special thank you to Originelle Designs Photography for all of the great photos!!

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Terry Fox Run - Port Moody Originelle Designs Photography The Terry Fox Foundation

10/06/2025

Pulse check first? No time! Start compressions immediately. Act fast, save lives.

We want to help you build CPR confidence! 🦸‍♂️ Register your training today: https://ow.ly/TXs850V8Fia

💚PREPARING FOR EMERGENCIES💚 Proceeds from your course registration help ensure volunteers are equipped with the training, tools, and resources they need to respond effectively to crises such as wildfires and floods. Funds are also used to provide access to specialized skills development and critical equipment.

10/03/2025

First aid training for the workplace - now available in Chilliwack! 👷‍♀️

Don't miss this chance to get your team certified with trusted, WorkSafeBC-compliant courses from St. John Ambulance. We're offering Basic and Intermediate First Aid courses right in your community. Even better, your course registration helps fund our volunteer community services!

🟢Learn more and register at sja.ca/en/chilliwack-bc

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10/01/2025

💚 It's World Mental Health Day on October 10th! St. John Ambulance is here to help you foster a supportive and resilient workplace.

Our Mental Health and Wellness courses, in partnership with the Mental Health Commission of Canada, give you and your team the tools to build a connected and engaged workplace. These courses address everything from mental health first aid to building resilience and mental fitness.

🟢For a limited time, get $20 off all Mental Health and Wellness courses. This offer is valid from October 1st to the 14th.

Register with the promo code MENTALHEALTH20 at https://sja.ca/en/first-aid-training/mental-health or by calling our Customer Care Team at 1-866-321-2651.

09/29/2025

Last day to lend a paw! 🐾

This is it! One last day to help us reach our Paws for Comfort campaign goal.

Our goal is to raise $20,000 to fund more visits from our amazing therapy dogs and their volunteers. A senior’s smile, a patient’s peace of mind, or a child’s moment of calm—your donation makes it all possible.

Let's do this! Bark up the right tree 🐶 and help us reach our goal before time runs out.

🟢Donate today! Every contribution, big or small, makes a huge difference.: sjaimpact.ca/paws-for-comfort/

09/23/2025

Saddles, paws, and a whole lot of heart! 🚴🐾

We're so excited to announce that our MFR (Medical First Responder) Bike Team and a Therapy Dog Team are now patrolling Stanley Park! In collaboration with the Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation, our dedicated volunteers are out on the park's scenic bike routes to help keep everyone safe and provide assistance to anyone who may need it.

Our teams are not only there to respond to injuries or accidents but also to engage with the community and offer a friendly presence. So, if you're enjoying a walk, run, or ride through the park, be sure to say hello and give them a wave!

💚Every first aid training registration and safety supply purchase from St. John Ambulance (sja.ca) directly supports these essential volunteer programs. Thank you for helping us make our community a safer, friendlier place!

09/17/2025

💖Engaged & motivated from start to finish! St. John instructors aren't here just to teach, but to reach the heart and inspire students to step up in emergencies.

Get 5-star training. Learn more and register for a first aid course today: https://ow.ly/GwCt50VarnX

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💚PROVIDING COMFORT AND CONNECTION💚Proceeds from your course registration bring emotional support to schools, hospitals, care homes and other vulnerable populations through therapy dog visits, touching the lives of those who need it most.

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6111 Cambie Street
Vancouver, BC
V5Z3B2

Telephone

+18663212651

Website

http://www.sja.ca/

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