St John’s Day Commemoration – Jun 2016

On the 25th June, St John Rescue Corps commemorated St John’s Day at St George’s Square at Valletta. During this event the general public followed rescue demonstrations. Rescue vehicles and equipment were on display during the event. Her Excellency Marie Louise Coleiro Preca, President of Malta, attended the event which…

St John’s Bonfire – Jun 2016

St John Rescue Corps rekindled the tradition of lighting a bonfire at Fort Madalena on the eve of the feast of St John the Baptist, patron saint of the Order of St John of Jerusalem. St John’s Bonfires (Huggiega ta’ San Gwann) is a traditional event celebrated around the world…

Training – Jun 2016

St John Rescue Corps participated in a training exercise at Għajn Tuffieħa on preparing shelter accommodation in case of emergency due to natural disasters. This training is part of the EU programme PACES – Preparedness for Appropriate accommodation in Emergency Shelters.

Firefighting Emergency Call – May 2016

The fire team of the St John Rescue Corps assisted the CPD to control a fierce fires which appear to have started in two containers which were outside factories in Bulebel industrial estate. The flames were coming out of a detergents factory. This emergency call out took place on 24th…

Blood Donation – April 2016

Eight volunteers from St John Rescue Corps grouped up and went to donate blood on Sunday 17th April.

Annual Review 2016

The St John Rescue Corps (SJRC) Annual Review was held on Saturday the 2nd of April. Various distinguished guests attended for this review including the Minister for Home Affairs and National Security the Hon. Carmelo Abela and a delegation of 12 senior officers from St John Ambulance Malaysia. After the…

Presentation of Boat & Water Rescue Equipment – Mar 2016

On Saturday 27th March, DLRG Konstanz presented the St John Rescue Corps with a brand new boat and water rescue equipment. The transportation of the boat and equipment was supported by THW Konstanz. The Corps is very grateful for this donation which will surely bolster its water rescue capabilities. The…

Malta Marathon Community Duty – Feb 2016

On Sunday the 28th of February members of St John Rescue Corps together with members of St John Ambulance provided First Aid assistance during the 2016 Vodafone Malta marathon and half marathon. More than 4,300 people across the world participated in 31st edition of this event. The Corps offers its…

Carnival Community Duty – Feb 2016

The fire team of the St John Rescue Corps were on duty at Valletta during the Carnival weekend between 5th and 9th February. Our members were in action when smoke was seen on a carnival float.

Ambassadorial Presentation of Credentials – Jan 2016

On the 15th January 2016, H.E. Dr. Jaime H. Cremona, Ambassador of the Republic of Malta presented the credentials to H.E. Filip Vujanovic, President of Montenegro, after a salute and inspection of the Presidential Guard of Honour. This presentation took place at the Presidential Palace in the old royal capital…