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Emergency Response Unit Stories

Meet the people supporting communities when they need it most

Learn more about the experiences of our St. John Ambulance MFR teams. With over 2,500 teams and 275,000+ volunteer hours, they’re making a lasting difference in our communities.

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Sarah-English
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Fredericton, NB

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Meet Sarah English !

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"I had no idea how meaningful our presence would be to the firefighters until they expressed how much they appreciated just knowing we were there... there to bandage their blisters; there to give...

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Philpot
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Kamloops, BC

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Meet Andy Philpot!

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"As a first responder, I am honoured to volunteer as part of the reception centre team. Training alongside our ESS team throughout the year ensures that we are ready to respond quickly and with...

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Ross-Murray
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St Thomas, ON

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Meet Ross Murray

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" I felt that helping during the recent wildfire’s deployment, providing first aid, care and comfort to evacuees, was the greatest service I had ever completed. I am very proud to be part of a...

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McCue
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Nanaimo, BC

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Meet Sean McCue!

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"We needed a rapid response and the situation at the Resilience Centre was uncertain. Collaborating with other Vancouver Island divisions and our team in Nanaimo, we successfully brought together an...