St John Ambulance NS/PEI

08/07/2026

Great to see our Lunenburg Division making a difference in the community 🩵

Brian Riddell is one of the many volunteers working at the Folk Harbour Festival. If you need medical attention he will be quick to help you!

08/06/2026

The Halifax Buskers Festive was one for the books!

Thank you to our VRMs that continue to make a difference in our communities 😍

08/05/2026

First Aid Training Saves Lives!

When Alan Hollett suffered a sudden cardiac arrest at the Atlantic Tennis Centre in Bedford, NS, every second counted.

Without hesitation, Dave O'Laughlin and Joe Seagram stepped in, immediately beginning CPR and using an AED until first responders arrived. Their quick actions and first aid training helped save Alan's life.

For their extraordinary response, Dave and Joe were presented with a St. John Ambulance Lifesaving Award at Government House. The most meaningful part of the day? Alan was there to thank the two people who gave him a second chance. ❤️

Knowing CPR and how to use an AED can make all the difference in an emergency. Learn the skills that save lives, you never know when someone will need you.

08/03/2026

From all of us at St. John Ambulance Nova Scotia/PEI, we wish you and your family a fun, relaxing, and safe long weekend.

Whether you're heading to the beach, camping, enjoying a backyard BBQ, or taking in community events, remember to:
❤️ Stay hydrated and protect yourself from the sun.
🚗 Always buckle up.
🏊 Keep a close eye on children around water.
🩹 Pack a well-stocked first aid kit for your adventures.

A little preparation goes a long way. Have a wonderful Natal Day weekend, make great memories, and stay safe!

08/01/2026

Our Volunteer Medical Responders were on site last weekend supporting the Lawn Bowling Championships, helping ensure athletes, officials, volunteers, and spectators could enjoy the competition safely.

From the first bowl to the final match, our dedicated volunteers were ready to respond whenever needed, providing professional first aid and peace of mind throughout the event. Don't forget to come say Hi if you see us in your community!

07/30/2026

07/24/2026

Our Valley Division was out and about last weekend at the Kingston Steer BBQ! 🌭💚

It was a fantastic opportunity to connect with the community, enjoy the festivities, and help keep everyone safe. We hope everyone who attended had an amazing weekend—we're already looking forward to next year!

07/22/2026

We are happy to be supporting Halifax Pride again this year ☀️Come say hello if you see us!

07/21/2026

Our Volunteer Medical Responders had a fantastic time at DiverseCity 2026 in PEI! 🌈

It was a wonderful day celebrating community, diversity, and inclusion while being there to help keep everyone safe. Thank you to everyone who stopped by to say hello! We're always proud to support events that bring people together. ❤️

07/18/2026

Wildfire smoke can affect your health.

Be aware of smoke safety:
-Limit your exposure: watch air pollution reports and consider reducing strenuous outdoor activities.
-Know your risk: air quality affects everyone. Some can be more affected than others, such as people with some health conditions, older adults, pregnant people, people who work or exercise heavily outdoors, infants and young children.
-Watch for symptoms: coughing, scratchy throat, irritated sinuses, shortness of breath, chest pain, headaches, or worsening of asthma symptoms.
-When there is an extreme heat event occurring with wildfire smoke, prioritize keeping cool.
Nova Scotia Air Quality Health Index: https://weather.gc.ca/airquality/pages/provincial_summary/ns_e.html
Alerts are found at:
https://emergencyinfo.novascotia.ca/