Mike H
02-12-08, 09:20 AM
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.
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wahoonc
02-12-08, 09:50 AM
Mike,
Where in NC is that at? I live near Fort Bragg and haven't seen those yet.
Aaron:)
Where in NC is that at? I live near Fort Bragg and haven't seen those yet.
Aaron:)
Mike H
02-12-08, 10:05 AM
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
02-12-08, 11:09 AM
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
02-12-08, 11:17 AM
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
02-14-08, 05:18 AM
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
02-15-08, 09:10 AM
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.