PARAMEDICS

Barry Watkin (Chief Paramedic) Time Served 19 years Background 19 years in the Ambulance service before working on the Westpac Rescue Helicopter in 1987.  A qualified paramedic since 1985 Best Part of Job Variety of locations and missions.  Helping to make a difference in peoples' lives Family Married to Suzie with one child and two stepchildren Interests boating, travel, good food and wine (in moderation), gardening and exercise (in moderation!)

Chris Deacon Nickname Deacs Time Served 9 years Background Formerly worked as an ambulance officer for St John Best Part of Job Making a difference to people's lives Family Single Interests Surf Life Saving, Swimming

Alex Stewart Nickname Jock Time Served 15 years Background Formerly worked as an ambulance officer within the Auckland region and was recruited to work on the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Best Part of Job Making a difference.  Being in the front line of emergency medical care and having the capabilities to transport critically sick and injured people to the proper facilities in the shortest space of time Family In my family we're the three "J's" - Jock (me), Jo (my wife) and Jockie (the dog) Interests soccer, golf, gym and partial to the occasional good scotch

Stefan Wareham (Medical training manager) Background I was with the St. John’s Ambulance for 20 years before moving to the Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust as a fulltime employee in November 2000. During my time at St. Johns however I was a member of the pararescue squad Best Part of Job Winching into an isolated location to retrieve a young man who was paralysed from the chest down, but one year later attending his wedding and watching him take his vows standing unassisted Family Married to Tilly and have three children - one boy and two girls Interests I enjoy outdoor sports such as fishing and tramping, but also music, wine and travel