Medic 1 is an event medical service based in Papakowhai, Porirua, which covers Wellington, Manawatū and Wairarapa. Its medics are qualified, and many have frontline ambulance experience with St John and Wellington Free Ambulance. The service provides first aid and medical cover for public events, outdoor festivals, school galas, sports games, private functions, entertainment venues and film and television productions.
The team can supply a single first aider or a large paramedic team, and the staff include EMTs, doctors, nurses and New Zealand registered paramedics. The website says the service is sized to the event, its venue, crowd size and activity level, and that it helps reduce demand on ambulance services. Clients praise the team for being capable, friendly and well trained, and one client used Medic 1 for a judo championship. Phone 0800 808 909. Our pick in Porirua for event first aid with paramedic experience.