a British charity. Its staff work without payment to provide medical care at public events, e.g. concerts or football matches. They also run medical centres and homes for sick people. It was started in 1887 and is named after the Order of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem, an ancient military organization that cared for the sick.
ST JOHN AMBULANCE BRIGADE
Meaning of ST JOHN AMBULANCE BRIGADE in English
Oxford guide to British and American culture English vocabulary. Руководство по британской и американской культуре, Оксфордский английский словарь. 2005