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Paramedic being interviewed in front of the H145
CrewIJanuary 30 2026
From cowboy to critical care paramedic
A cowboy, builder, now a critical care paramedic. Steve “Puds” Pudney shows what can be achieved if you follow your dreams – and never give up.
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Westpac Rescue Helicopter Courtney
CrewINovember 25 2025
Personal locator beacons: Courtney’s top tips
Heading into the outdoors? Here are Rescue Helicopter Paramedic Courtney’s top tips for using a personal locator beacon.
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Joshua and the ROA Mining West Coast Rescue Helicopter
CrewIOctober 30 2025
Meet Joshua
Rescue Helicopter Paramedic Joshua talks about how a promotion to a “desk job” prompted him to find his perfect role, and his wife, on the West Coast.
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Edward Fry with an H145 rescue helicopter
CrewIOctober 23 2025
Pilot Edward Fry talks about the H145
Rescue helicopter pilot Edward Fry tells us why he’s so excited about the service’s new H145 helicopters.
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Libbie
CrewISeptember 18 2025
Meet Libbie (Kāi Tahu, Ngāti Kahungunu)
Westpac Rescue Helicopter paramedic Libbie talks to us about her accidental career change, moving home for whānau, and her most memorable job.
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Juliet Fitzpatrick with mountains behind her
CrewIAugust 13 2025
Meet Juliet
From “band aids and stuff” to being a critical care paramedic on the Westpac Rescue Helicopter, Juliet answers 10 questions about life on the job.
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