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Frontline Workers: ‘When you’re at the heli doors, it’s pretty intense’

Sarah Courtney saves lives in the most challenging circumstances.

Frontline Workers: ‘When you’re at the heli doors, it’s pretty intense’ — Sarah Courtney, first female winchman advanced paramedic for the Irish Coastguard.

Fri, 01 May, 2020 - 06:50

Liz Dunphy

Sarah Courtney, first female winchman advanced paramedic for the Irish Coastguard.

Sarah Courtney saves lives in the most challenging circumstances.

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