St. John Ambulance Toronto Branch
900-365 Bloor St E M4W 3L4 Toronto, ON, Canada

Our virtual Awards and Recognition ceremony happened this past Saturday October 17th. We are so proud of our members and their incredible achievements. We would like to thank our members #ForTimeServed with SJA and for their dedication to helping their community become a better and stronger place! #thankyou #awardsandrecognition #sjato

Did you know dryers cause more than 20,000 house fires a year? It is important to make sure you are protecting your home and family by cleaning out the lint trap after every load of laundry! Make sure to maintain all parts of the dryer to make sure lint from not only the lint trap is cleaned but doing yearly inspections to make sure all places that could trap lint are cleaned as well! ... #firesafety #firepreventionweek https://mbnservicecompany.net//clothes-dryer-lint-is-a-fir

Today is #GlobalHandwashingDay! Making sure you’re properly washing your hands is more important now than ever before! This year the focus for the Global Handwashing initiative is Hand Hygiene for All! For more information check out https://globalhandwashing.org/global-handwashing-day/

We are currently offering $20 off our Mental Health First Aid course! We have seats available for October 17/18th, November 14/15th and December 5/6th! Give us a call at (416) 967-4244 to register today! #firstaid #mentalhealthishealth #mentalhealth #mentalhealthfirstaid #stjohnambulance #SJATO #promotion

We would like to recognize and thank the Toronto MFR’s for the amazing work they do within our community. Kiyen and Kito have been volunteering with SJA for over 10 years!! Check out their story below to hear more about their experience!! (The first image is as a part of our MFR team and the second is as members of our Cadet team!) Our MFR program is able to keep running and making a difference in our community because of our amazing donors. We want to thank Dolphin Gaming fo...r their continued support. #MFRmonday #MFR #dolphingaming #community

To better identify the symptoms of a stroke think FAST! F: Facial droop A: Arm drift S: Slurred speech T: Time is key!! Get medical help quick!... To learn more visit our website at SJA.ca or to book a first aid course register online or give us a call at (416) 967-4244 #stroke #fastfirstaid #beprepared #sjato #learn #FAST

The University of Toronto has stated that only 5% of children and youth aged 5-19 reach the daily minimum of 12,000 steps a day! Walking to school is a great way to get those steps in! Check out the article to see them discuss the myths, fears and benefits of walking to school! https://www.utoronto.ca//why-walking-school-better-driving... #walkingtoschool #dailysteps #physicalactivity #universityofToronto #uoft

Every year more than 100 Canadians are seriously injured or killed as a result of railway crossing or trespassing incidents. It is important to stay a safe distance from trains and stay off railway tracks. Do not use the tracks as a short cut and always obey the railway signs and signals. #stayalert #stayalive #train

Did you know dryers cause more than 20,000 house fires a year? It is important to make sure you are protecting your home and family by cleaning out the lint trap after every load of laundry! Make sure to maintain all parts of the dryer to make sure lint from not only the lint trap is cleaned but doing yearly inspections to make sure all places that could trap lint are cleaned as well! ... #firesafety #firepreventionweek https://mbnservicecompany.net//clothes-dryer-lint-is-a-fir

Today is World Heart Day! Did you know that Cardiovascular Disease is the number one cause of death Worldwide each year? As well 80% of premature heart disease cases and stokes can be prevented by eating a healthy diet? Here you can find some information on a diet for a healthy heart !!... #heart #hearthealth #heartattack #cardiovasculardisease #cvd

Make sure to check the expiration date on all of your first aid supplies! This includes first aid kits, AEDs, AED pads and AED batteries. If you are in need of any new first aid supplies give us a call at (416) 967 4244 or visit us online at SJA.ca #firstaid #beprepared #safetyfirst #sja #sjato #firstaidkit #AED #safety

When someone begins to choke or experience cardiac arrest it is a race against time! Knowing how to react can make a big difference! Check out sja.ca or give us a call at (416) 967-4244 to learn about courses we offer to make sure you're prepared. #savinglives #CPR #firstaid #SJAToronto #Toronto

Anyone getting out and going for a hike this week? Take a look at this article where a representative from Parks Canada explains why remnants of popular snacks like apples and bananas should not be left behind! #hiking #hikingsafety https://www.cbc.ca//decompose-hiking-camping-parks-canada-

Have you experienced a boiling water burn at home? Check out these quick emergency first aid tips!! After sustaining a boiling water burn: * Stop contact with the source of the burn as quickly as possible. If the hot water is on clothing, remove the clothing, unless it is stuck to the skin. * Cool the skin by running it under cold water for at least 10 mins.... * Do not put oils or any other products on the burn. Seek emergency aid if the burn: * is very painful * covers a large area of the body * causes no pain, but the skin looks very damaged * is severe Find more information here or check out SJA.ca to find a first aid course near you! https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/326405 #fastfirstaid #SJA #burn #cooking #firstaid #safetyfirst

Make sure to keep your furry friends safe by knowing what house plants are pet friendly! #petsafety #plants #plantsnpets https://www.cbc.ca//millennial-safe-plants-for-pets-edmont

Thank you to Dolphin Gaming for supporting SJA Toronto though their contributions from proceeds raised in the Bingo Hall!

Remind children to look both ways before they cross the street! #backtoschool #savinglives

"SJA would like to take a moment today to remember & honor the many lives lost on September 11, 2001. We would also like to say #thankyou to the first responders who jumped into action and saved so many lives. #NeverForget"