Volunteers Support Emergency Efforts During Storm Harry

St John Ambulance & Rescue was among the voluntary organisations that stepped up to assist the Civil Protection Department (CPD) during Storm Harry, supporting emergency response efforts amid challenging and rapidly changing weather conditions. A total of 18 trained volunteers were deployed on the ground, working alongside CPD personnel. Additional volunteers provided logistics and administrative […]

Over 500kg of Debris Removed During Underwater Clean-up at Ċirkewwa

On the 13th of September 2025, St John Ambulance & Rescue, together with Coast is Clear and Calypso Sub-Aqua Club, successfully organised a major underwater clean-up at Ċirkewwa South Quay. Thanks to the efforts of 70 volunteers, including divers and support teams, more than 500kg of debris was recovered from the seabed. The clean-up aimed […]

Celebrating the Dedication and Achievements of Our Volunteers

St John Ambulance and Rescue today celebrated the remarkable dedication and achievements of its volunteers and their instructors in a special ceremony held at the Training School in Fort Madalena. Certificates were presented to volunteers who have completed a variety of training courses throughout the year, underscoring their commitment to serving the community with the […]

SJRC receives National Order of Merit

St John Rescue Corps appointed as member of Malta’s National Order of Merit On 13th December, Malta’s Republic Day, the St John Rescue Corps was appointed as a member of the National Order of Merit. St John Rescue Corps was founded in 1986 as a branch of St John Malta to provide an organised corps […]

Bad Thunderstorm : Emergency Call Out

On 24th February, Rescue Corps volunteers have been called in to assist the Civil Protection Department on a number of rescue operations during a bad thunderstorm that hit Malta. In the span of a few hours the storm caused havoc at various parts of Malta. Our volunteers forged ahead and acted in a coordinated manner.  Their contribution […]

Assisting in Major Firefighting – Birzebbugia

On 2nd August 2015, the St John Rescue Corps Fire Team was deployed to support the Civil Protection Department (CPD) in battling a large-scale blaze that broke out at a scrapyard in Ta’ Harbat, on the outskirts of Birżebbuġa. The fire, which quickly spread through piles of flammable materials, required a coordinated emergency response to […]