A Memorable Youth Exchange with Johanniter Weser-Ems

St John Ambulance and Rescue proudly hosted a week-long international youth exchange programme with Johanniter Unfall Hilfe e.V. Regionalverband Weser-Ems from Oldenburg, Germany. Funded by ERASMUS+, this initiative brought together 24 young volunteers for an immersive experience in cultural exchange, first aid training, and cross-border collaboration. Building Strong International Volunteer Networks The youth exchange was […]

Prof. John Joseph Cremona KStJ

We are saddened to hear of the passing of Chief Justice Emeritus Professor John Joseph Cremona who has also served as Chairman of the Council of St John Association Malta for over 30 years. The Chairman and members of St John Council, St John Ambulance (First Aid & Nursing), St John Rescue Corps and St […]

London Fundraising Event

A fund-raising event was held on November 1 in aid of the St John Association, Malta, in the magnificent Chapter Hall of the historic St John’s Gate, Clerkenwell, London, now the headquarters of the Venerable Order of St John. The event was co-hosted by the Prior of England and the Islands and Chair of the […]

EU Exhange of Experts Programme – Jun-Jul 2016

Rescue volunteers participated in another EU Exchange of Experts overseas training organised by the Austrian Fire & Rescue Academy and DLRG of Konstanz between the 27th of June to the 4th of July 2016. The first part of the Exchange of Experts programme took place at the Firefighting Training Centre of Vorarlberg (Landesfeuerwehrverband Vorarlberg), Austria. […]

Sgt Roderick Theuma Receives National Youth Volunteer Award

On 10th December 2015, Sgt Roderick Theuma, a dedicated volunteer was honoured with the National Youth Volunteer Award by Her Excellency Marie-Louise Coleiro Preca, President of Malta. The award ceremony, held at the Presidential Palace in Valletta and organised by the Malta Council for the Voluntary Sector, recognises the outstanding contributions of young individuals who […]

Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service Training Camp

In November 2013, our dedicated rescue volunteers participated in an intensive training camp hosted by the Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service in Liverpool. Held between the 17th and 24th of the month, the camp provided our team with hands-on, advanced rescue training delivered by experienced instructors from the UK’s leading emergency service professionals. This opportunity […]

IMRF Trustees Visit

On Sunday 14th April 2013, trustees and delegates from the International Maritime Rescue Federation (IMRF) were welcomed to Fort Madalena, for a special visit ahead of their regional meetings in Malta. During the visit, our volunteer rescue team carried out live rescue demonstrations, showcasing their technical capabilities and readiness in maritime and land-based emergency response. […]