The Paramedic Association of Canada (PAC) is a voluntary professional organization of paramedicine practitioners. The PACs mission is to advance the profession throughout Canada. The PAC will also promote collegiality and advocate for the professional interests of paramedic practitioners.
Services provided include: support in the event of marriage breakdown, information on nutrition, counseling for alcoholics, summer camp for underprivileged children, etc
Restoring hope to people in need is the foundation of The Salvation Army's mission. Whatever the circumstances The Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services is on-call 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, to assist persons affected by fires, natural and "man-made" disasters, police emergencies, and other crises.
Central Avalon Ground Search and Rescue team covers the area from Holyrood to Colliers, west to Roaches Line, the Salmonier Line, the entire Southern Shore and the East Coast Trail south of the boundary of the City of St. John's. The team works with transport Canada to provide safe boating presentations and is also actively involved in presenting the Hug-a-tree and Survive Outside programs which teach young people how to stay safe in the woods and what to do should they become lost.
Members are experienced in forest and ground searches. They provide support for the RCMP when requested. All members receive initial training and certification in map reading, compass use, first aid, CPR, night searches, and other SAR techniques from the RCMP. Tasked by the RCMP. Founded 1985. Fifty volunteer members who are very proud that they have completely paid for their rescue van. Search for missing persons, offers a boat safety course
The mission of the SPCA St. Johns is to provide leadership, education and a consistent voice on matters that promote and improve the welfare of animals. We care for and shelter companion animals in need, prevent cruelty and encourage responsible pet ownership. We are a leader in preventing pet overpopulation as the first shelter in Newfoundland and Labrador to spay and neuter all our animals prior to adoption. Our low-cost spay and neuter program and our PUP program has assisted members in the community to join us in fighting overpopulation.
The Whale Release and Stranding Group assists Newfoundland and Labrador fishermen in releasing trapped and rescuing stranded whales and sea turtles. The group also provides technical expertise for fishermen to release trapped whales and sea turtles on their own. Entrapped whales often tow fishing gear many miles away.