Providing first aid

St John Ambulance volunteers are a familiar presence at public events across Northumberland, Tyne & Wear and throughout the country.

We can provide ambulance, first aid and medical services, tailored to the requirements of each individual event. We can provide a whole range of resources including:

• qualified first aiders
• emergency ambulances and crew
• 4x4 emergency ambulance
• mobile command and control facilities
• mobile treatment centres
• cycle response teams.

Our first aid services department can advise on the exact requirements to cover your event safely. We have over 300 adult volunteers we provide cover for events small and large. In Northumbria during 2009 we provided cover at over 800 public events.

First aiders

All of our first aiders are trained to the Health and Safety Executive First aid at work standard as a minimum, with many acquiring additional skills. All of our first aiders are tested on their skills every twelve months and receive additional training throughout the year.

Ambulances

Northumbria has a fleet of modern ambulances, all equipped to national standards.  All our ambulance personnel are trained to the national St John Ambulance patient or emergency transport attendant standards.  Our Ambulance crews also support the North East Ambulance Service at peak times.

Our role in emergencies

St John Ambulance works together with the statutory services, local authorities, and partner organisations in preparing for and responding to emergencies.

Make a booking

To make a booking, or discuss your requirements, for first aid or ambulance cover at your event please contact the first aid services department on 0191 256 4705.