EU Civil Protection Exchange of Experts Programme – May 2015
Between the 21st and 27th May, members from six international organisations involved in humantarian rescue participated in a training camp hosted by the St John Rescue Corps. The organisations participating in this training: Water Police Kostanz, Malteser Hilfsdienst e.V. Konstanz, DLRG German Life Saving Association Konstanz, Fire Department Konstanz, Federal…
National Clean-up Community Duty – May 2015
On Saturday 9th May, the NGO Let’s Do It Malta organized a national clean-up at various spots throughout the Maltese islands. The St John Rescue Corps was involved in lifting old scrapped cars from Dingli Cliffs.
Training – Apr 2015
Between the 10th and 18th April, three members of the St John Rescue Corps attended a one week intensive training in basic search & rescue. Certified instructors from the Red Deer Search And Rescue Canada delivered the training in Gozo.
MSI Supports St John Rescue Corps – Apr 2015
Middlesea Insurance has signed a sponsorship agreement whereby it will be providing financial support to the St John Rescue Corps for the coming 3 years. This sponsorship will assist the Rescue Corps to train volunteers and prepare them in the mission to assist in emergency services. Middlesea will also be…
Maratona bir-Roti – Mar 2015
On Sunday 15th March, members of the St John Rescue Corps performed a rope rescue demonstration at the Hamrun Boys Lyceum during the Maratona bir-Roti (bicycle marathon).
Annual Review – Feb 2015
On Saturday 28th February, the St John Rescue Corps (SJRC) carried its Annual Review at its Headquarters and Training School at Fort Madalena. The Corps was reviewed by the Hon. Minister for Home Affairs and National Security Carmelo Abela accompanied by the Commissioner of the Rescue Corps Captain Reuben Lanfranco….
Civil Protection Open Day – Jan 2015
Members of the St John Rescue Corps (SJRC) participated in the open day of the Civil Protection Department (CPD) and Armed Forces of Malta organised as part of Public Service Week. Several demonstrations were held including rope rescue exercises simulating the evacuation of casualties using rope rescue techniques, high rise…
SJRC on TVM – Jan 2015
On the 12th January, Deputy Commissioner Andrew Grech and Assistant Commissioner Christopher Borg Cardona were invited on TVM breakfast show to talk about the St John Rescue Corps.
Recruitment Open Weekend – Jan 2015
During the first weekend of 2015, the St John Rescue Corps organised an open weekend. Many people visited the Fort and followed demonstrations of rescue operations. They also followed a talk about the prevention of kitchen fires and other household mishaps. Some attendees tried abseiling and going down the zip…
