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St John Ambulance Northern Ireland

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Abbreviation SJANI
Founded 1881
Type Non-governmental, charitable voluntary organisation
Registration no. NIC103839
Location 35 Knockbracken Healthcare Park, Saintfield Road, Belfast, BT8 8RA
Coordinates 54°32′09″N 5°54′29″W / 54.535869°N 5.908187°W
Origins St John Ambulance
Services Community service
Emergency medical services
Youth programmes
Key people Paul Archer (Director)
James Johnston (Director)[1]
Website sjani.org

St John Ambulance Northern Ireland (SJANI) is a voluntary organisation based in Northern Ireland. It teaches both adults and children first aid, provides services at public events and prepares first responders what to do in emergencies.[2] It also provides courses for young adults (known as cadets), teaching them what to do in an emergency, as well as teaching communication, recording and observation skills.[3]

The organisation is based in Northern Ireland and is a commandery in the international St John Ambulance movement and is a registered charity under the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland's register.[2]

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