What do a new building and the St. John Ambulance organization have in common? Neither function for long without the people. The volunteers of St. John Ambulance have been a cornerstone of community service in Calgary for decades, and St. John Ambulance has trained a  countless numbers citizens in southern Alberta to provide first aid and save lives.

As a former first aid instructor and a Community Services volunteer for over 30 years, I have experienced the value of first aid training firsthand. I know of the pride you feel when a student tells you how they used the skills you taught them to help another person. Our training is not just directed towards industry but towards daycare workers, grandparents, youth and a variety of professionals as well.

Hundreds of dedicated instructors and Community Services volunteers need a facility to operate from in order to provide this valuable, life saving training. Albertans still have a great sense of community and they want to help one another. Learning valuable first aid and CPR skills in a new, learning-friendly environment is one more way that St. John provides trained people to your community.

As Canada’s standard for excellence in First Aid and CPR services, St John Ambulance plays an integral role in our society. Building on a 900-year tradition, St John Ambulance offers innovative first aid programs and products to ensure that Albertans receive the best quality and expertise.

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Al Fraser Chair, St John Ambulance Alberta

Mr. Allistair (Al) Fraser was born in Cape Breton and remained in Cape Breton until he completed a Bachelor of Arts degree. He joined the Royal Canadian Mounted Police in 1980 and moved to Alberta. While serving as a member of the RCMP  and raising a family, Al continued his educational pursuits and completed a diploma in Adult Education, a Bachelor of Education degree, several professional development courses, and most recently a series of courses in Emergency Management. Throughout his career with the RCMP, which has spanned more than 30 years, Al served in many positions and in many locations. Al has been recognized for outstanding service and achievements on multiple occasions; in 2002, Al was admitted into the Order of Merit of the Police Forces and he received the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Long Service Medal for 25 years of service in 2005. In 2006, Al was seconded by Interpol and he provided service overseas in Thailand as the Media/Diplomatic Officer following the devastating tsunami in December 2005. St. John Ambulance recognized this important contribution and awarded Al with the Provincial Chair’s Commendation for his commitment and dedication to the alleviation of human suffering, which reflects the mission and values of St. John Ambulance worldwide. Currently, Al serves in the RCMP as the Emergency Operations Program Coordinator stationed at “K” Division in Edmonton.

 

While Al was excelling in his career with the RCMP, he began his long association with St. John Ambulance. Al became a certified First Aid/CPR Instructor in 1983 and he joined the Brigade in 1986. From that point in time onward, Al has contributed thousands of hours of voluntary service and made numerous contributions to St. John Ambulance as a volunteer and a proud member of the Order of St. John. Al has a long history of voluntary service and achievements, and he was honored to receive his promotion in the Order to Knight of Grace in 2002 as well as the Knight of Justice Medal in 2005. Al currently serves as the Chair of St John Ambulance Alberta Council.

 

Al is married and has four children and one grandchild. Al is a devoted family man and loyal member of the RCMP and the Order of St. John. He continues to serve his community, this province, and this country with pride and integrity.