Help on the Way

[Mike H]

I found this picture on the web today and thought everyone would like it. We have a few EMT bicycle responders here but only in the summer time when there is large groups of folks like festivals and such.

[wahoonc]

Mike,
Where in NC is that at? I live near Fort Bragg and haven't seen those yet.

Aaron:)

[Mike H]

The picture is from London. I'm in Durham and our EMS responders only come out in the warmer months. Durham PD has a whole crew of bicycle police folk. They are riding almost everyday.

[MichaelW]

We have bike EMS responders in a lot of UK towns, all year round.They are best suited to cities with old medieaval street layouts having lots of narrow lanes. More here (http://www.eastanglianambulance.com/content/services/emergency/bicycleParamedic.asp)

[Mike H]

Thanks Michael for the link. I'm wondering if any major U.S. cities are using this approach? Seems like it would work well in NYC.

[HandsomeRyan]

Cool picture. I've got a buddy who is a paramedic, I'll ask him if they do anything like this around here.

[Mr. Jim]

LOL. have that picture as my wall paper right now. Our Local EMS has bikes they use for festivals and stuff to get through the crowds.