Chris Deacon is a highly experienced paramedic and rescue specialist with a career spanning over three decades. His diverse background encompasses critical care, aeromedical services, aquatic rescue, and community medicine, making him a versatile and valuable asset in emergency medical services.

Professional Background

Paramedic since 1988, serving in metropolitan and rural communities
Flight Critical Care Paramedic with Westpac rescue helicopter, New Zealand (30 years)
Professional surf lifeguard
New Zealand Offshore Powerboat Association rescue diver (17 years)
Currently employed with Queensland Ambulance Service at a rural station

Educational Qualifications

Master of Health Practice in Paramedicine

Areas of Expertise

Aeromedical transport and retrieval
Aquatic environment rescue
Community and remote medicine
Helicopter to water rescue techniques
Practical medicine in austere and hostile environments

Additional Experience

Gas and oil exploration
Film industry support
Reality TV medical support
Offshore power boat racing
Surf lifesaving

Teaching and Mentoring Roles

Surf boat rowing coach
Surf lifeguard instructor
PADI dive instructor/rescue diver
Resuscitation instructor with EMCARE NZ

Career Highlights

Extensive service on a HEMS model rescue helicopter
Offshore powerboat rescue operations
Remote medicine on mineral exploration projects

Chris's career trajectory from road ambulance paramedic to flight critical care specialist and now back to rural community medicine demonstrates his adaptability and commitment to providing care across diverse settings. His unique combination of critical care expertise and rescue specialization in aquatic environments sets him apart in the field of emergency medical services.

Chris Deacon - Critical Care Paramedic and Rescue Specialist