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Orange County Fire Rescue Bike Team: A History of Service and Commitment

This presentation outlines the history, overview, services, deployments, benefits, costs, and future plans of the Orange County Fire Rescue Department's Bike Team. Established in 1995, it was the first bike team in Florida and aimed to promote bicycle safety. With 10 bikes and 25 members, the team responds to medical calls, auto accidents, fire alarms, and more. Their deployments range from bike trails to large events like the Florida Mall and the Orange County Convention Center. The team's quick response in high-traffic areas saves costs and enhances public safety. Future plans include expanding coverage to UCF Stadium events and training more members for natural disaster response.

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Orange County Fire Rescue Bike Team: A History of Service and Commitment

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  1. Orange County Fire Rescue Department Bike Team Presentation to Board of County Commissioners March 27, 2006

  2. Presentation Outline • History • Overview • Services • Deployments • Benefits • Costs • Future Plans

  3. Presentation Outline • History • Overview • Services • Deployments • Benefits • Costs • Future Plans

  4. HISTORY • Formed in 1995 • One of only three bike teams in the US at the time • First bike team in Florida • “Rails to Trails” initiative

  5. HISTORY • Team started with twenty members • Training In-House • ALS equipment included LifePak 10, medications, & oxygen • Approved by the Office of the Medical Director

  6. HISTORY • Initially patrolled West Orange Trail • Extended to include International Drive and Blanchard Park • Special events

  7. Presentation Outline • History • Overview • Services • Deployments • Benefits • Costs • Future Plans

  8. PROGRAM OVERVIEW • 10 Bikes, 25 Members • Capable of responding to emergency calls • Carries medical equipment • Staffed with current OCFRD employees • Deployed to various types of locations

  9. Presentation Outline • History • Overview • Services • Deployments • Benefits • Costs • Future Plans

  10. SERVICES • Common Activities • Medical calls • Auto accidents • Fire alarms • Assist in locating lost persons • Provide directions and information

  11. Presentation Outline • History • Overview • Services • Deployments • Benefits • Costs • Future Plans

  12. DEPLOYMENTS • Bike Trails- West Orange and Blanchard Park • Utilized during high volume events • Promoting bicycle safety • Life safety education • Citizen assistance, bike repair, water

  13. DEPLOYMENTS • Florida Mall - Utilized during peak holiday times • First year utilized due to increase in traffic • Severe allergic reaction patient • Double Trauma • Quickly handled two small fires

  14. DEPLOYMENTS • International Drive • Respiratory distress call at the Olive Garden restaurant • Dehydrated patient requiring ALS administration of fluids

  15. DEPLOYMENTS • Orange County Convention Center - Large Events • Southern Women’s • Surf Expo • Home Builders • PGA • Central Florida Auto • Central Florida Boat

  16. DEPLOYMENTS • Special Events • Bike Festivals • 5K Events • Charity Walks • Presidential Details • Kite Festivals • Cracker Christmas Downey Park Bike Festival

  17. Presentation Outline • History • Overview • Services • Deployments • Benefits • Costs • Future Plans

  18. BENEFITS • Quick response in high traffic areas • Maneuverability • Public presence • Ability to cancel other responding units • Establish ALS sooner • Promote bicycle safety

  19. Presentation Outline • History • Overview • Services • Deployments • Benefits • Costs • Future Plans

  20. COSTS • Annual Costs - $50,000 • Maintenance • Uniforms • Staffing

  21. Presentation Outline • History • Overview • Services • Deployments • Benefits • Costs • Future Plans

  22. FUTURE PLANS • Increase Coverage • UCF Stadium Events • Natural Disaster Response • Train & Certify additional members

  23. Orange County Fire Rescue Department Bike Team Presentation to Board of County Commissioners March 27, 2006

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