Medical First Responders Program

St. John Ambulance MFR Program

Well-Trained and well-equipped, St. John Ambulance Medical First Response Volunteers are at countless public events (sporting, cultural, musical, etc) to provide basic and advanced care when emergencies occur.

By being there, St. John Volunteer Medical First Responders are "first on the scene" and the "first to respond" in the critical minutes until medical assistance arrives.

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Ready to Take Your First Aid Further?

A strong response starts with the right preparation.
 

Before You Apply

✓ Be at least 16 years old.

✓ Have an interest in providing first aid and CPR.

✓ Be physically and mentally able to assist ill and injured patients.

✓ Complete the required police record check.

 

What to Expect

St. John Ambulance provides the training you need to become a Medical First Responder. You’ll develop practical first aid skills and gain hands-on experience providing coverage at community events, public gatherings, and other situations where care is needed. Existing certifications may also be assessed by your local SJA team.

BE THE GOOD.

Be ready when your community needs you. Put your first aid skills into action and become part of a team people count on.

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Watch this video and learn how to quickly apply to the MFR Program.

Watch this video and learn how to apply to the Emergency Management Program.

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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Meet Wyatt Munson

"People feel joy when performing good acts or deeds because it is not a paid task but rather a selfless act. People feel that joy because they can see the positive difference they have made in someone, a group, and or their community."
Regina, Saskatchewan
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Meet Kito Lam

"Community service has been a central part of my life, beginning with St. John Ambulance when I was 7. Around that time, my family received invaluable support from volunteers during a loved one’s cancer treatment. Now I feel driven to give back"
Ontario
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Meet Jaser Lara de Larrea

"As an engineer, my contributions to public health are often indirect, but through my role as a VMR, I feel that I’m serving my community in a much more immediate and hands-on way. This experience has shown me profound value of being directly involved"
Nova Scotia/PEI

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Meet Sarah Rondeaux​

"Knowing I’m part of something greater than myself makes me​ feel proud of the work I put in. We get the opportunity to help out at a wide range of events, I enjoy working with like-minded people who share a passion for first aid and building community"
Nova Scotia/PEI
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Meet Nancy Legris

“Volunteering plays a significant role in my life. It gives me a sense of accomplishment and the feeling that I can make a difference in my community. Our actions can change a life. Volunteering has..."
Québec

Volunteer opportunities

Below are some of the details and benefits of volunteering with our MFR program.

Activities

Medical First Response Services are provided at a variety of community settings including:

  • Public gatherings
  • Sporting and recreational activities
  • Disaster or civil emergencies

Impact

Medical First Responders (MFRs) provide lifesaving first aid and help reduce the risk of further injury or illness.

Without the assistance of our MFRs, many community-based organizations would not be able to offer first aid coverage at public events. Hiring individuals or groups for on-site first aid coverage would be cost-prohibitive for many smaller organizations.

Volunteer Benefits

  • Community involvement
  • Advanced first aid and healthcare training and experience
  • Life skills to benefit personal career development
  • The chance to meet new people and make friends
  • The opportunity to attend some of your city’s biggest events

Training

St. John Ambulance provides all necessary training to become an MFR. Existing certifications may be assessed for carry-over by your local SJA team.

Program Requirements

  • Minimum 16 years of age
  • Strong affinity for providing first aid and CPR to others
  • Physical and mental capability to assist injured or ill patients
  • Obtain a police record check (with letter from the organization)
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