Meet the NAS Community Engagement Team
The National Ambulance Service Community Engagement team is responsible for the management and integration of first responder teams across the country.
Ger O Dea
National Community Engagement Manager
Ger, a qualified Paramedic has served with the National Ambulance Service (NAS) since 2005. After 14 years service working on an emergency ambulance and at the Southern Region Ambulance Control Centre, he was promoted to the grade of Community Engagement Officer in July 2019 with responsibility for the North Leinster area, developing & supporting Community First Responders Volunteers & Groups.
Since November 2020, Ger has held a new role within the NAS of Community Engagement Manager with responsibility for the Community Engagement Team and working collaboratively with all stakeholders on the implementation of the Out Of Hospital Cardiac Arrest Strategy for Ireland.
Meet the CFR Ireland Team
CFR Ireland is the national representative body for CFR schemes around Ireland & provides excellent advice & support when establishing a scheme in your region.