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Wearing many hats is not unusual for Roger. He joined the service in 2010 having previously been involved in rescue and response teams and always makes sure he’s available to help when possible.

Roger is now helping to set up systems to manage Wellington Free central stores – this includes keeping track of what stock goes out and what comes in.

The main thing is to ensure stock is delivered to stations so that paramedics have what they need for the day ahead. This is made possible with a great team, drivers and support staff at larger stations.

When Roger isn’t at Wellington Free he’s busy working as a systems engineer for the School of Engineering and Computer Science at Victoria University.

His wife Sarah, also an event medic, is helping Roger and the team while away from her job as an early childhood teacher at The Park Early Learning Centre.

Their roles have changed temporarily from weekends that would see them out in the community providing medical support at a wide range of events.

As an event medic, you are an ambassador for Wellington Free this means representing the service to the highest standards, says Roger.

“At an event, we are the face of Wellington Free. We need to balance the requirements of the event organisers with our ability to provide the very best medical support.

“This means either using our own skills or organising emergency ambulance services quickly and efficiently.”

Despite juggling the care of their two-year-old the pair manage to attend events that appeal, for Sarah it’s a good roller derby and for Roger, equestrian events.

Roger is grateful both his and Sarah’s employers allowed them to take time to assist Wellington Free over the lockdown period.

Roger is back to work this week helping the university move to online learning. Both he and Sarah have enjoyed the challenge of managing the central stores.