Banner Image
How We Support Emergency Response Teams
Our Emergency Response Units (ERUs) are trained to seamlessly integrate into crisis situations, providing:
Rapid Medical & On-Site Emergency Care
Immediate first aid, medical support, and triage assistance at disaster sites, evacuation centers, and temporary shelters.
Psychosocial Support & Therapy Dog Teams
Dedicated peer support volunteers and therapy dogs to help first responders and communities cope with crisis-related stress.
Search & Rescue & Community Assistance
Support for search & rescue operations, disaster recovery efforts, and emergency preparedness drills to strengthen community resilience.
Ready to Partner with St. John Ambulance?
We work with law enforcement, emergency services, and municipalities to enhance emergency preparedness and response across Canada. Let’s strengthen your agency’s preparedness today.
Volunteer with Our Emergency Response Units
Join St. John Ambulance’s ERUs and play a vital role in disaster response. Gain hands-on training, provide medical and psychosocial support, and help strengthen Canada’s emergency preparedness.
Quick Links
Donate
St. John Ambulance Canada is one of Canada’s oldest charitable organizations. In most cases, we do not receive any federal government funding...
About St. John Ambulance
In any disaster, human or natural, St. John Ambulance Canada volunteers are there to offer assistance, expertise, caring and compassion. Our tradition...
Emergency Response Unit
When a natural or human disaster strikes, St. John Ambulance volunteers are there with advanced first aid and life-saving skills, experience and...