St John Ambulance - Get to know other cadets etc, show off your kit!

[theocd]

I know, I knew St John operated in Germany so would appreciate any info. you have on them Katerchen

@Entonox - What was this fella trying to do? And what was he wearing...?

The OC-D

[Entonox]

Can't give out the exact details, But they bought incorrect items for their role and went out and impersonated that role on a public event.

Also, EDIT to my above post, By not SJA Member, I meant full member, Again, avoiding specifics.

[met police999]

i know this has nothing to do with sja but im looking into st andrews first aid cadets but i cant find any places like were the cadets are held any help on finding that sorry for off topic question

met

[theocd]

Its quite relevant, St Andrews is the St John of Scotland essentially.

This lists areas:

http://www.firstaid....outh/cadets.htm

I'd just send them a message through here: http://www.firstaid.org.uk/youth/youth-enquiry.htm enquiring as to which of the divisions closest to you run Cadet divisions - its essentially what I did for St John

The OC-D

[met police999]

thanks id like to know what you do with them first so what do sja cadets do?

[Entonox]

As a Unit leader for Cadets, i feel i can answer the above (following what we do)

when a Cadet firs joins, they can expect to do the below:

-Membership award (when they first join)

- First Aid course

- Grand Prior Awards (held at the unit during meetings)

Once they've completed the relevant courses, they're invited to go out on public First Aid duties where they can treat under supervision with adult members and build on their knowledge of F/A.

They're also able to continue on to more courses to progress such as Cadet Trainer, Leading cadet just to name a few.

(Hope this relates to your question)

[met police999]

thanks ill be looking into it more soon

[Newfoundking]

I motion for a change of the topic title from showing off your kit to anything else. I always read it as showing off your kilt, and feel the urge to come in here and mention how stupid I think having medical personnel in skirts would be.

That is all.

[met police999]

skirts? what are you talking about?

[TheCadetForce]

I motion for a change of the topic title from showing off your kit to anything else. I always read it as showing off your kilt, and feel the urge to come in here and mention how stupid I think having medical personnel in skirts would be.

That is all.

I have never read the title like that o,o

I've seen plenty of Medical personnel in skirts, I don't see how "stupid" it is. Also Scottish people don't like it when you call the kilt a skirt....

[Newfoundking]

Okay, well maybe it's just my western world thinking, but a kilt is essentially just a socially acceptable skirt for a man. Wearing that for duty though seems kinda backwards, since pants seem to be the go to item, for the protection and versatility they offer

[met police999]

well the kilt is the scottish national dress if you look at our history its been worn into battle against the English many years ago

[BritishArmyReserveCadets]

I'd doubt any first aid organisation would allow you wear kilts on duty, for infection control and operational reasons.

[Entonox]

I think a change in title would probably be welcome, as it's turned from "Get to know other cadets" to general SJA chat, but not being the thread creator, can't request it. Just my idea on it.

Trousers are usually favored amongst organisation as they're more practical, But i do know that SJA used to allow Cadets to wear Skirts (Not sure about kilts, wouldn't want to flash your patient your party piece)

[met police999]

Trousers are usually favored amongst organisation as they're more practical, But i do know that SJA used to allow Cadets to wear Skirts (Not sure about kilts, wouldn't want to flash your patient your party piece)

hahaha but not all Scots go commando when wearing kilts

[Entonox]

True, but it only takes one to flash

[met police999]

yep lol now i think its time to go back to topic

[met police999]

ive messaged st andrews first aid and entonox and the ocd thanks for your help

sorry for double post

Edited November 16, 2012 by met police999

[masterchief]

new year coming up , very good duty

[theocd]

Haven't done a New Years' one yet, I'm normally in with family and friends.

Heard anything from St Andrews MetPolice?

The OC-D

[met police999]

yes actually i got a replie sadly my closest division is too far away (2 miles) but thanks for your help anyway

[Entonox]

2 miles isn't actually that far (in my opinion) I travel 16 miles to mine.

Anyways, got a duty on new years day, looking forward to that.

[met police999]

its not two miles cant what it was but its not just that just awkward times and stuff but im might do it once i have time

[BritishArmyReserveCadets]

Was on National Music Camp the other week, quite medically eventful, for myself included.

Dealt with a fair few incidents throughout the week:

21/10/2012 - 20:30 - Sprained Ankle.

22/10/2012 - 22:25 - Foreign fluid in eye (Tabasco Sauce) - The same person who sprained their ankle.^

23-10-2012 - 21:00 - Severe Cold - Breathing Difficulty and low temperature.

And a few more which were very minor and didn't require filling in of a PRF.

And myself, well, I caught a virus on the Friday night, caused me to have fits and blackouts, meant i was in and out of the medical centre until we left camp on Sunday. Then on Monday at school I had another one and have now been prescribed Diazepam to control any fits (haven't had any since though )

[met police999]

Jesus so not been too good for you then lol get well soon