King’s Ambulance Service Medal for EEAST paramedic leading life-saving work across the UK

Liam Sagi has received the honour for his work to improve cardiac arrest care and survival rates for patients across the UK, as well as his dedication to pre-hospital care and voluntary roles.

Liam is the National Strategic Lead for Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest at the Association of Ambulance Chief Executives (AACE). He is also an Advanced Paramedic in Critical Care with EEAST and the East Anglian Air Ambulance (EAAA).

He is a highly experienced paramedic who treats some of the most seriously ill and injured patients. Alongside his frontline work, he also helps shape how services improve care and outcomes for these patients. Liam is passionate about improving survival from cardiac arrest, and his national role focuses on strengthening the entire chain of survival – from public awareness and bystander action through to the ambulance service response, post-resuscitation care and recovery.

Liam has played a key role in introducing live video support for rescuers during out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) through a dedicated desk in the ambulance control room – a UK first approach developed at EEAST.

This innovative service provides live video support during 999 calls, guiding bystanders to deliver high-quality CPR and use a defibrillator. This early support can make a life-saving difference before ambulance crews arrive.

Liam started his ambulance career in London in 2011 and moved to the East of England in 2014. He later qualified as an Advanced Paramedic in Critical Care after completing a master’s degree in Emergency and Resuscitation Medicine. He now works across the air ambulance bases in Cambridge and Norwich and well as in EEAST’s Emergency Operations Centre, and East Suffolk’s advanced paramedic response vehicle.

He is a respected advocate for advancing clinical practice, education and system-wide improvement in emergency care. He has contributed to research and innovation in both traumatic brain injury and out-of-hospital cardiac arrest.

Alongside his main roles, Liam also supports his local community. He volunteers with Suffolk Accident Rescue Service (SARS), responding from home to provide critical care at serious incidents.

His work has previously been recognised nationally. In 2021, he was named Air Ambulance UK Critical Care Practitioner of the Year.

Speaking about the award, Liam said:

"No achievement is ever the result of one person alone, and I am fortunate to work alongside exceptional and dedicated colleagues who provide remarkable support and genuine care every day.

"To receive this honour has come as a tremendous surprise, but one I am truly grateful for.

"It is a privilege to serve as a Paramedic and be part of a team continually striving to provide outstanding care and improve outcomes for our patients.

"I am indebted to everyone who has supported, challenged, and encouraged me throughout my career, helping to shape the clinician I am today. To all those, people, thank you. This recognition means a great deal to me.”