Interesting, I'd be interested in seeing some numbers come a year after the implementation.

 

They have had success with this in Europe so I say it is worth a shot. I would love to be a motorcycle paramedic or motorcycle cop... Any way I can get paid to ride a bike works for me!

 

Yeah, but European drivers vs American driver is a night
and day difference

Again, its a good idea but I can't see it last that long.

 

europeans drive fucking crazy! The last thing i wanted to do over there was drive/ride anything! they don't respect their lanes, and are always rushing to get places. Maybe it was the same as over here, its just weird to see people driving on the other side of the road! I think this is a neat idea, they just have to pick riders that have experience in driving through heavy traffic!

 

they told us about this at a meeting..(i work at sunstar)..the meds and other equipment will be in the hard boxes on the sides..it will be set up like a police bike..its to try and lower response times to calls in major traffic areas..seeing that they can fit in a lot more tight spots..but they will not be the only responders..just try to be a first unit in..just like here in pinellas..you have FD and sunstar show up to every medical call..average times here are around 5mins or less..and they are tryin to get their times in the same vecinity..

 

In hills. Its insane how long respond time takes for anything. I've called in about 4 times in the past few years for different reasons. Out of 3 times it took over 15 min to respond and twice i was transferred 4-5 times before they actually did anything. This is calling 911 not a regular #. I think the only time they will actually do anything quick is if you are dying on the phone or it was one of theirs that is in trouble.

 

well if you live in a rural area..then it will take longer..im just saying for busy places like Miami..that is why..we are dispatched to the call within 1minute of recieving the call..and since we are posted at different intersections..there isnt any down time from running and getting into the truck..fire usually gets there first cause they work in their district..and they are dispatched the same way..again if you live in a rural area..then it just take longer..dont let somethin get to the point where youre dying before you call..if somethin is going on..call..you wont get charged for someone just comng and taking a look..

 

I know we are going to get the bikes at Hillsborough Fire/ Rescue within the year. My Captain asked me if I wanted to do it?? I don't think it is safe at all. The siren+federal+air horn don't move people, I don't think a Harley is going to.

 

lol i hear ya..if they will hire me on(i am fire certified) to do it..i would..but yet im only an emt..no desire as of now to be a medic..they should have 1 medic n 1 emt bike to respond to the calls..better to be in groups than alone..i would be all over it!

 

this has been around for a few months now atleast. i dont know why this article for reposted, cause it was written a while back..i wanna say almost last august.