Recruitment Programme – Jan 2017

Recruitment Programme – January 2017 We are now accepting applications from volunteers interested in joining our next recruitment programme starting in January 2017. This programme is mainly targetted towards volunteers interested in performing fire fighting prevention and emergency duties with the SJRC. The programme consists of these modules: Fire Fighting (every Saturday); Introduction to…

Royal Life Saving Society Awards

On the 25th November, members of the St John Rescue Corps (SJRC) were presented with various Royal Life Saving Society Malta awards and certificates at St Patrick’s School Sliema. Mr George Borg, Director General – Educational Services, presided during the ceremony. SJRC was presented with the Aggregate Shield for the second consecutive…

Water Lifesaving Training at Konstanz

Members of the St John Rescue Corps have attended an intensive week of training in Germany with DLRG OG (German Life Saving Association) of Constance. These members further honed their lifeguard skills and have obtained a certificate in lifesaving which is recognised worldwide. This training was part of  the EU Exchange…

St John Malta Investiture Ceremony

On Monday 10 October, the St John Association of Malta held the Investiture Ceremony and Presentation of Awards for The Order of St John at St Paul’s Pro-Cathedral, Valletta. The Chancellor of the Order, Dr Patrick Burgess OBE GCSTJ DL presided over the ceremony. Members of the St John Recue…

It’s here! We revamped our website! – Oct 2016

We are delighted to share with you our newly redesigned website. The primary objectives of our website development effort were focused on aesthetics, simplifying our content, and increasing the visibility of the St John Rescue Corps’ (SJRC) services. The new design also allows for streamlined menus, clear navigation, and a responsive…

Emergency Duty – Hazmat Incident – Oct 2016

On the 12th October members of St John Rescue Corps assisted members of Civil Protection Malta during a Hazmat incident at Madliena.    

DHL Plane Pull in Aid of Puttinu – Sep 2016

On 21st September, members of the St John Rescue Corps (SJRC) were on duty at Safi Aviation Park to assist with the DHL Plane Pull Malta in aid of Puttinu Cares Foundation. Our volunteers were also invited to have a go at pulling DHL Express Boeing 757-200 Freighter aircraft, which…

Panel Van for SJRC – Sep 2016

The St John Rescue Corps acquired a panel van through the Voluntary Organisations Project Scheme managed by the Malta Council for the Voluntary Sector. In the coming months the van will be used for the project Home Fire Safety Awareness Campaign (VOPS 54/2016).

Drag Racing Competitions Duty – Sep 2016

The fire team of the St John Rescue Corps were on duty at HalFar during the Malta Drag Racing Competitions held bet ween the 16th and 18th September.

Water Lifesaving Training – Jun-Aug 2016

During Summer 2016, St John Rescue Corps members trained in water rescue. A total of 27 members successfully undertook the Royal Life Saving Society (RLSS) Life Support 1 exam whilst 8 other members successfully completed the more advanced Life Support 3 exam of the same society. 10 members obtained the RLSS…