Mr Ger O’Dea

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 and supporting Community First Responder 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. 

Presentations

The Irish Experience – Communities Saving Lives