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St John Singapore
Saint John Headquarters, Singapore - 20101016.JPG
Active1930 – Present
RoleVolunteer Youth Organisation
Headquarters420 Beach Road
Motto(s)Pro Fide, Pro Utilitate Hominum (For the Faith, For the Service of Humanity)
Website www.stjohn.org.sg
Commanders
Prior, Priory of Singapore / Council ChairmanProfessor Sean Patrick Rozario, Knight of Justice, KStJ, YAB Datuk Seri
Director, St. John Association SingaporeClin Assoc Prof Yap Jiunn Liang Jonathan MStJ
Chief Commissioner, St. John Brigade SingaporeDr Alvin Ng Choon Yong PBM, MStJ

St John Singapore is a voluntary secular organisation in Singapore established in 1877 which provides training in First Aid and Home Nursing. It is affiliated with the Order of Saint John based in the United Kingdom. Its ambulance members (male members) and nursing members (female members) perform voluntary first aid coverage duties during national events and other events. It comprises 3 sub-organisations, namely the St John Brigade Singapore, St John Association Singapore, St John Fellowship Singapore.

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The National Headquarters (NHQ) is located at 420 Beach Road and was officially opened on 23 July 1960 by the Yang di-Pertuan Negara (and subsequently President of Singapore), Encik Yusof bin Ishak.

History

In 1877, the St John Ambulance Association (SJAA) was established in Singapore to train people in first aid. The St John Ambulance Brigade (SJAB), the uniformed companion body of the SJAA, was established in 1887 to gather qualified volunteers to render medical aid during public events and emergencies.

In 1885, the SJAA center was established in Singapore. [1] After a few years, the centre closed and reopened in 1906. The centre closed again after its honorary secretary died.

In 1930, Chen Su Lan restarted a new SJAA centre and its first batch of trainees graduated in 1933. The uniformed division was subsequently established in September 1938

In 1952, the St John Council was created to manage both SJAB and SJAA in Singapore and in 1970, the council was registered as the National St John Council of Singapore.

In 1980, the SJAA and SJAB came together to be known as St John Ambulance Singapore (SJAS).

In January 2014, the Order of St John conferred SJAS the status of Priory. [2] SJAS was then renamed as St John Singapore in the same year.

Organisation and Structure

St John Singapore consists of 3 Sub Divisions, the St John Association and the St John Brigade and St John Fellowship.

The St John Association is the training wing and was established in 1885. It provides training in First Aid, Home Nursing, Child Care, and other related subjects to the public.

The St John Brigade is the uniformed branch which provides First Aid and ambulance services, and provide youth development through a Cadet programme.

The St John Fellowship is the old comrades association of St John Singapore. It was established in April 1996 to support the activities of St John Singapore and enable former members to keep in touch with St John and with each other. It also organise meetings, social events, and other activities as desired by members to advance the work of St John and the Fellowship.

Appointment holders

Priory of Singapore Coat of Arms Priory of Singapore Coat of Arms.png
Priory of Singapore Coat of Arms
Priory of Singapore Flag Priory of Singapore Flag.png
Priory of Singapore Flag

Core Competencies

Students of participating schools may join St John Brigade as their Co-Curricular Activity (CCA), as cadet members. Typically, cadet members undergo training in four core competencies – First Aid, Home Nursing, Transportation of Casualty, and Foot Drill. These are conducted through Routine Training and other Training Camps that vary from Corps to Corps and District to District. In the interest of holistic development, cadet members also have the opportunity to participate in enrichment activities which can allow them to earn Cadet Proficiency Badges. Outstanding cadet members are awarded the prestigious Chief Commissioner's Badge after attaining 12 proficiency badges (with at least 2 from each of the 4 badge groups, Knowledge of the Order of St John (KOTO) Badge, and the Total Defence Badge).

St John Day

As St John the Baptist Day, 24 June, normally falls during the Singapore School Holidays, corps typically observe St. John Day on the first Wednesday after school reopens. On that day, members don their Brigade Uniform during official school hours. A St John Day message by the Chief Commissioner is read out by the Principal or student leader during the morning flag raising ceremony. Where possible, the St John Flag is also raised alongside the State Flag and the respective School Flag. On this day also, members reaffirm their loyalty to the Republic of Singapore and affirm their commitment to the twin mottoes of the Order, 'For the Faith' and 'For the Service of Humanity', in reciting the St John Pledge.

SJB Singapore cadets on parade StJohnAmbulanceBrigade-RemembranceDayParade-20031111.jpg
SJB Singapore cadets on parade

Badges

Brigade Badges

The following badges are listed in order of precedence:

  1. Chief Commissioner's Badge
  2. Deputy Chief Commissioner's Badge
  3. Commissioner's Badge
  4. Superintendent's Badge
  5. Drill Instructor Badge
  6. Unicorn Badge (Cease to be issued from 2018)
  7. National First Aid Competition Champion Badge
  8. National Activity Badge

Corps Appointment Badges (Phased out from 2021)

National First Aid and Home Nursing Competition

Release of results during Annual FA and HN Competition 2007 StJohnAmbulanceBrigade-AnnualFirstAidandHomeNursingCompetition-20070708.jpg
Release of results during Annual FA and HN Competition 2007

The National First Aid and Home Nursing Competition, typically referred to as the National First Aid Competition (NFAC), is an annual inter-district competition in which all 5 districts send teams to compete in each of the 4 categories. Prior to the NFAC, each district organises its own Inter-Corps First Aid and Home Nursing Competition with a similar competition framework. The 4 champion teams from each district represent their respective districts in the NFAC.

Competition Categories

The 4 categories are listed below:

CategoryDescription
Ambulance Adult (AA)Males of age 15 above with Adult First Aid Certificate
Nursing Adult (NA)Females of age 15 or above with Adult First Aid Certificate
Ambulance Cadet (AC)Males of age 13 or below with Basic First Aid Certificate
Nursing Cadet (NC)Females of age 13 or below with Basic First Aid Certificate

Competition Framework

There are 2 frameworks for the competition, one for the Ambulance categories and one for the Nursing categories.

Ambulance Category Framework

AA and AC teams are expected to complete the following as part of the competition:

  1. First Aid Long Case (20 mins)
  2. First Aid Short Case (10 mins)
  3. Transportation of Casualty
  4. Foot Drill (10 mins)

Nursing Category Framework

NA and NC teams are expected to complete the following as part of the competition:

  1. Home Nursing Case (20 mins)
  2. First Aid Medium Case (10 mins)
  3. Foot Drill (7 mins)

Past Winners

2018
AmbulanceAdultCadetNursingAdultCadet
ChampionHwa Chong Institution (Zone 7)Anglo-Chinese School (Independent) (Zone 4)ChampionCHIJ St Nicholas Girls' School (Zone 1)Woodlands Ring Secondary School (Zone 6)
1st Runner-upMaris Stella High School (Zone 10)Hwa Chong Institution (Zone 7)1st Runner-upDunman High School (Zone 8)Chung Cheng High School (Main) (Zone 8)
2nd Runner-upAnglo-Chinese School (Independent) (Zone 4)Maris Stella High School (Zone 10)2nd Runner-upNanyang Girls High School (Zone 5)Deyi Secondary School (Zone 3)
Best-in FootdrillHwa Chong Institution (Zone 7)Hwa Chong Institution (Zone 7)Best-in FootdrillDunman High School (Zone 8)Woodlands Ring Secondary School (Zone 6)
Best-in First Aid (Long)Anglo-Chinese School (Independent) (Zone 4)Anglo-Chinese School (Independent) (Zone 4)Best-in First AidCHIJ St Nicholas Girls' School (Zone 1)Deyi Secondary School (Zone 3)
Best-in First Aid (Short)Maris Stella High School (Zone 10)Anglo-Chinese School (Independent) (Zone 4)Best-in Home NursingCHIJ St Nicholas Girls' School (Zone 1)Chung Cheng High School (Main) (Zone 8)
Best CPRWoodlands Ring Secondary School (Zone 6)Dunman High School (Zone 8)Best CPRAnderson Secondary School (Zone 3)Deyi Secondary School (Zone 3)
Best LeaderMaris Stella High School (Zone 10)Hwa Chong Institution (Zone 7)Best LeaderCHIJ St Nicholas Girls' School (Zone 1)Nanyang Girls High School (Zone 5)
Best in TOCMaris Stella High School (Zone 10)Hwa Chong Institution (Zone 7)
2019
AmbulanceAdultCadetNursingAdultCadet
ChampionAnglo-Chinese School (Independent) (Zone 4)Maris Stella High School (Zone 10)ChampionNanyang Girls High School (Zone 5)CHIJ St Nicholas Girls' School (Zone 1)
1st Runner-upHwa Chong Institution (Zone 7)Xinmin Secondary School (Zone 7)1st Runner-upDunman High School (Zone 8)Chung Cheng High School (Main) (Zone 8)
2nd Runner-upDunman High School (Zone 8)Anglo-Chinese School (Independent) (Zone 4)2nd Runner-upXinmin Secondary School (Zone 7)Zhonghua Secondary School (Zone 5)
Best-in FootdrillDunman High School (Zone 8)Anglo-Chinese School (Independent) (Zone 4)Best-in FootdrillDunman High School (Zone 8)Xinmin Secondary School (Zone 7)
Best-in First Aid (Long)Anglo-Chinese School (Independent) (Zone 4)Maris Stella High School (Zone 10)Best-in First AidNanyang Girls High School (Zone 5)Deyi Secondary School (Zone 3)
Best-in First Aid (Short)Anglo-Chinese School (Independent) (Zone 4)Maris Stella High School (Zone 10)Best-in Home NursingCHIJ St Nicholas Girls' School (Zone 1)CHIJ St Nicholas Girls' School (Zone 1)
Best CPRAnglo-Chinese School (Independent) (Zone 4)Maris Stella High School (Zone 10)Best CPRXinmin Secondary School (Zone 7)Xinmin Secondary School (Zone 7)
Best LeaderAnglo-Chinese School (Independent) (Zone 4)Maris Stella High School (Zone 10)Best LeaderDunman High School (Zone 8)CHIJ St Nicholas Girls' School (Zone 1)
Best in TOCHwa Chong Institution (Zone 7)Zhonghua Secondary School (Zone 5)
2022 (Virtual)
Nursing AdultNursing CadetAmbulance AdultAmbulance Cadet
ChampionDunman High School (East)NUS High School (Southwest)Dunman High School (East)Maris Stella High School (Northeast)
1st Runner-upRiver Valley High School (Southwest)Dunman High School (East)Hwa Chong Institution (Northwest)Anglican High School (East)
2nd Runner-upNan Hua High School (Southwest)River Valley High School (Southwest)Anglo-Chinese School (Independent) (Southwest)St Joseph’s Institution (North)
Best-in FootdrillDunman High School (East)Deyi Secondary School (North)Hwa Chong Institution (Northwest)Hwa Chong Institution (Northwest)
Best-in First AidDunman High School (East)Xinmin Secondary School (Northeast)Dunman High School (East)Maris Stella High School (Northeast)
Best-in Home NursingNanyang Girls High School (Northwest)NUS High School (Southwest)

Dress Regulations

Uniforms

At present, there are a total of 4 uniforms of St. John Brigade Singapore, which are listed as follows:

  1. Ceremonial Uniform
  2. Mess Kit
  3. Safari Uniform
  4. Field Uniform

Cadet members are presently only entitled to wear the Ceremonial and Field Uniform, the latter of which is also the most widely recognised uniform of the St. John Brigade Singapore. The Field Uniform consists of a black beret with a cap badge, depending on which is entitled to the wearer. Nursing members wear a hairnet as well. The top consists of a white short-sleeved shirt / blouse with plastic concealed buttons. For female members, due to the white uniform, bras should be of decent colours if worn. Shoulder flashes bearing the Maltese Cross with twin lions and unicorns, together with the words "St. John Singapore" are worn on both sleeves. A black epaulette is worn on both shoulders denoting the rank of the member. The bottom consists of black pants / culottes, which is worn with the St. John belt. Black socks and black low-cut boots are worn with the shoelaces tied in the formal-style.

For Presidents, Senior Officers, Officers and Warrant Officers, the following 4 uniforms are worn:

Common NameDescription (Ambulance)Description (Nursing)
Safari UniformA bush jacket with 4 big silver buttons in front, with epaulettes and metal rank insignias for both the men and the ladies. Medal ribbons are normally worn though full medals are sometimes worn during parades and ceremonies. Peak Cap or Beret is worn.Same. Lady officers wear bowler hats or berets instead of peak caps and have the option of black culottes or slacks.
Field UniformSame uniform as for Members except for collar badges/gorget patches. Beret is worn.Same. Lady officers have the option of black culottes or slacks.
Ceremonial UniformA long-sleeved version of the safari jacket, with mandarin collar. Full medals and Peak Cap or Beret is worn.A long-sleeved version of the safari uniform with mandarin collar. Full medals and Bowler Hat or Beret is worn.
Mess KitA wing-collared shirt with maroon cummerbund bow-tie. Tuxedo jacket with miniature medals and rank insignias is worn. No headdress is worn.A cross bow-tie. Tuxedo jacket with miniature medals and rank insignias is worn. No headdress is worn.

Head Dress

Beret

Beret and Cap Badge for Members, Officers and Warrant Officers
RankBeretCap Badge
Cadet Members SJAS Cadet Beret.jpg
Beret with Cadet Cap Badge
SJAS Cadet Capbadge.jpg
Cadet Cap Badge
Adult Members SJAS Adult Beret.jpg
Beret with Adult Cap Badge
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Adult Cap Badge
Officers, Warrant Officers Grades 2 to 4 SJAS Officer Beret.jpg
Beret with Officer Cap Badge
SJAS Zone Officer Badge.gif
Officer Cap Badge
Superintendents, Commissioners and Warrant Officers Grade 1 SJAS Senior Officer Beret.jpg
Beret with Senior Officer Cap Badge
SJAS Embroided Capbadge.jpg
Senior Officer Cap Badge (embroidered)

Peak Cap and Bowler Hat

Peak Caps, Bowler's Hat and Cap Badge for Officers and Warrant Officers
RankCap Embellishment (Ambulance)Cap Embellishment (Nursing)Cap Badge
Officers
and Warrant Officer Grades 2 to 4
SJAS Peak Cap.jpg
Peak Cap
SJAS Bowler's Hat Plain.jpg
Bowler's Hat
SJAS Zone Officer Badge.gif
Officer Cap Badge
Superintendents and Warrant Officer Grade 1 SJAS Peak Cap with Silver Line.jpg
Peak Cap with a silver bar
SJAS Bowler's Hat with Silver Lining.jpg
Bowler's Hat with silver lining
SJAS Embroided Capbadge.jpg
Senior Officer Cap Badge (embroidered)
Commissioners SJAS Peak Cap for Commissioner.jpg
Peak Cap with a silver bar and St John wort
SJAS Bowler's Hat with Lining for Commissioner.jpg
Bowler's Hat with silver lining
SJAS Embroided Capbadge.jpg
Senior Officer Cap Badge (embroidered)

Distinguishing Marks

Collar Badges

RankAdult MembersWarrant Officers, Officers and Assistant Superintendents
Collar Badges SJAS Adult Capbadge.jpg SJAS Zone Officer Badge.gif

Gorget Patches

RankBrigade PresidentsSuperintendents and Deputy SuperintendentsCommissioners
Gorget Patches StJohnAmbulanceBrigade-GorgetPatch-Presidents.jpg StJohnAmbulanceBrigade-GorgetPatch-ZoneOfficersGrades1-2.jpg SJAS Commissioner Gorget Patch.jpg

Rank structure

As a uniformed organisation that has a military heritage that originated with the Order of St. John, a rank structure used to distinguish members and appointment holders. In general, the rank one holds within the organisation corresponds with their appointment.

Ranks and Insignia of St John Ambulance (Commissioners)
RankCCDCCSACCACC
Insignia SJAS SG1 Rank.gif SJAS SG2 Rank.gif SJAS SG3 Rank.gif SJAS SG4 Rank.gif
TitleChief CommissionerDeputy Chief CommissionerSenior Assistant Chief CommissionerAssistant Chief Commissioner
Ranks and Insignia of St John Ambulance (Superintendents and Officers)
RankSUPTDSAS1OFFR2OFFR3OFFR
Insignia SJAS G(1) Rank.gif SJAS G(2) Rank.gif SJAS G(3) Rank.gif SJAS G(4) Rank.gif SJAS G(5) Rank.gif SJAS G(6) Rank.gif
TitleSuperintendentDeputy SuperintendentAssistant SuperintendentFirst OfficerSecond OfficerThird Officer
Ranks and Insignia of St John Ambulance (Warrant officers)
RankWO(1)WO(2)WO(3)WO(4)
Insignia SJAS WO(1) Rank.gif SJAS WO(2) Rank.gif SJAS WO(3) Rank.gif SJAS WO(4) Rank.gif
TitleWarrant Officer Grade 1
Brigade Sergeant Major
HQ Warrant Officer
Warrant Officer Grade 2
(Brigade / District) Sergeant Major
(HQ / District) Warrant Officer
Warrant Officer Grade 3
District Sergeant Major
District Warrant Officer
Warrant Officer Grade 4
District Warrant Officer
Ranks and Insignia of St John Ambulance (Adult and Cadet members)
RankSSSSSGSGTCPLLCPPTE
Insignia SJAS SSS Rank.gif SJAS SSG Rank.gif SJAS SGT Rank.gif SJAS CPL Rank.gif SJAS LCP Rank.gif SJAS PTE Rank.gif
TitleSenior Staff SergeantStaff SergeantSergeantCorporalLance CorporalPrivate
Presidents

Orders, Decorations and Medals

Officers and members are entitled to receive the following Orders, Decorations and Medals:

Local Awards

  1. The Commendation Medal of St John (CMSJ)
  2. The 5 Years First Aid Efficiency Medal
  3. The 1984 Golden Jubilee Commemorative Medal
  4. The Priory of Singapore Inauguration Commemorative Medal
  5. The Priory of Singapore Grand Council Conference Commemorative Medal

International Awards (awarded by the Order of St John)

  1. The Bailiff / Dame Grand Cross of the Order of St John (GCStJ)
  2. The Knights / Dame of Justice of the Order of St John (KStJ / DStJ)
  3. The Knights / Dame of Grace of the Order of St John (KStJ / DStJ)
  4. The Commander of the Order of St John (CStJ)
  5. The Officer of the Order of St John (OStJ)
  6. The Member of the Order of St John (MStJ)
  7. The Life-Saving Medal of the Order of St John*
  8. The Ultra Long Service/Service Medal of the Order of St John

*To be worn on the right chest.

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