Bundaberg

We have one helicopter and a smaller team of people based at our hangar in Bundaberg.

Joined ENERGEX Rescue as staff:	Feb 1998
Experience	14 years as a RAAF pilot and fixed-wing instructor, 5 years as a restaurant and nightclub owner/manager and 9 years as the Senior Base Pilot for Energex Rescue Bundaberg.
Highlights:	A genuine feeling that from time to time, the actions of our crew result in a significant benefit to the outcome for our patient. In some cases this is lifesaving!
Most memorable mission:	Derailment of the tilt train just north of Bundaberg in November 2004, and the capture of Robert Paul Long, the arsonist responsible for the Childers Backpacker Hostel fire in June 2000 after a two-day chase through bush.
Hobbies and interests:	Golf, music, NRL, movies and landscape gardening.

Experience:	A 26 years as an Electrical Fitter/Mechanic, before becoming a full-time crew member with the service. Active surf-lifesaver for many years.
Highlights:	Inaugural Volunteer crewman with Energex Rescue - Bundaberg. The biggest highlight would have to be working alongside my aviation and emergency medicine colleagues which make up our close team that serves the communities of Wide Bay - Burnett Regions.
Most memorable mission:	Rescue of 5 sailors near Lady Musgrave Is. Wet, cold and blowing a gale. You don't really feel the cold and wind until the task is finished
Hobbies and interests:	Surfing, paddling, motor sports and enjoying a BBQ with family and friends along with a cold beer.

Joined ENERGEX Rescue as staff:	September 2002
Experience:	9 years in Australian Army (Motor Mechanic). 24 years QLD TAFE Teacher (Automotive, WHS and First Aid), 4 years QLD Police Officer.
Highlights:	Being part of the beginning of the Helicopter Rescue Service in Bundaberg as it grows to its full capacity.
Most memorable mission:	Rescue of a lone fisherman who had been on a small rock islet cut off from shore by rising tide, waves and wind. Exited the aircraft at the hover, grabbed the fisherman and boarded the aircraft in strong winds.
Hobbies and interests:	Surf-lifesaving - active patrol captain, Rugby Referee and Cycling