St John Ambulance Limerick Cadet Division

rs. Cadet divisions (branches) are located throughout Ireland in counties where St. John Ambulance has a presence. Cadets at their local division attend weekly training for up to two hours where they learn the life-saving skills of first aid. Cadets aged 14yrs and above are also trained in the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED). There is much more to being a cadet than first aid, cadets take part in lots of other fun and adventurous activities such as, attending summer camps, going ice skating, bowling, completing team building exercises and of course making new friends. President’s Badge Programme

In your local division cadets’ aim towards achieving the President’s Badge which is an award presented by the President of the Council of St. John Ambulance when cadets complete twelve subjects. Every year cadets complete four subjects from fire safety, water safety to camping and cookery skills, among much more. Cadets have up to their 21st Birthday to achieve the President’s Badge which is the only badge that may be transferred from the cadet to adult uniform. Being a cadet gives young people an opportunity to achieve their full potential by learning life skills which enables them to be good citizens, giving something back to their community.