DEFIBRILLATOR - Key Persons
David established HeartSafety Solutions in 2006 with the aim of improving survival from sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). As a former firefighter/ Paramedic, he witnessed too many incidents of SCA where help arrived too late and knew things could be so much better. The following year HeartSafety launched the GAA National Defibrillator programme, which resulted in the placement of AEDs in most towns and villages around Ireland. David is a qualified Paramedic Tutor, Basic Life Support instructor and a member of IOSH having completed a HDip in Health & Safety from UCD. In his spare time, he likes running, going to the gym and is a juvenile GAA coach.
Job Titles:
- Instructor
- Health & Safety Instructor
Emer joined the team in 2018 as Health & Safety instructor. She has a background in the fitness industry and is a qualified life coach. Emer is a qualified First Aid instructor, Patient Handling Instructor and Heartsaver/ CFR instructor. In her spare time Emer enjoys keeping fit and volunteers with homeless charities.
Garreth joined HeartSafety in 2013 and is now the sales manager. Aside from his sales role, Garreth also assists customers with Health & Safety queries, having recently completed a BSc in Health & Safety. He is a member of IOSH and keeps up to date with developments in the OHS industry. In his spare time, Garreth enjoys running and plans to complete the Dublin City Marathon this year.
Job Titles:
- HearSafety in 2014 As an Experienced Health & Safety Trainer / Consultant
- Lead Instructor
Gerry joined HearSafety in 2014 as an experienced Health & Safety trainer/ consultant. He is a qualified Physical Therapist and expert in Patient Handling and moving. Gerry is also a qualified Forklift instructor, First Aid instructor and BLS for Healthcare Providers instructor. In his spare time Gerry enjoys running and is physio to the Westmeath senior camogie team.
Jennifer joined the HeartSafety in 2016 and is responsible for Accounts Payable and Receivable. Jennifer is also a qualified psychotherapist, which can come in useful around here! In her spare time she enjoys yoga and keeping fit.
Liz joined HeartSafety in 2012 and is responsible for managing your training courses. As our internal verifier, Liz also has an important role in our quality assurance process. In her spare time Liz enjoys going to the gym and shopping.
Nicola joined the HeartSafety sales team in 2018. Aside from assisting customers with their sales queries, Nicola also liaises with them to ensure their training requirements are met. In her spare time Nicola enjoys rugby and yoga.
Job Titles:
- Health & Safety Consultant / Trainer
- Health and Safety Consultant
Sean joined the team in 2015 as Health & Safety consultant/ trainer, with many years' experience in the industry. Sean is a member of IOSH and completed the HDip in Health & Safety from UCD. Sean is also a qualified First Aid Instructor, Heartsaver/ CFR Instructor and Manual Handling instructor. Sean is another keen runner who attends his local parkrun every Saturday morning. He plans to complete the Dublin City Marathon this year with Garreth.
Job Titles:
- Instructor
- Heartsafety in 2016 As a Health & Safety Trainer
Shane joined Heartsafety in 2016 as a Health & Safety trainer, having spent many years in the industry. Shane is a qualified EMT, First Aid instructor and Patient Handling Instructor. In his spare time Shane enjoys hiking and is an Emergency Management volunteer.