Bike Medic Response Team
The concept of providing rapid response to medical emergencies have proven effective beyond the original team members expectations. Today, the Bike Team provides its services to over 30 special events each year. These range from the Texas Crawfish Festival to the PGA Tour Championship, Susan B. Komen Race for the Cure and Galveston Texas Mardi Gras, to name a few. The Bike Team also participates in bicycle rodeos for the local schools. These entail conducting bicycle inspections, proper helmet fit, riding techniques and traffic safety. Bicycle Helmet give-a-way programs are also a large part of this educational activity. Currently, the team has over 20 Cannondale Bicycles in inventory. The more active members are issued a bike & top bag. All members are issued a uniform shirt, uniform shorts and helmet cover. Membership fluctuates between 18 – 25 active members. In order to be on the team, prospective members are required to attend and successfully pass the International Police Mountain Bike Association (IPMBA) 32-hour EMS Cyclist Course. This course focuses on bike safety, nutrition, legal aspects, effective cycling, technical cycling skills, scene safety, etc. This course is offered in-house at no charge to CCEMS members. These courses are also open to other EMS agencies. Should you have any questions concerning EMS Bike Team’s or are interested in attending or sponsoring an IPMBA EMS Cyclist Course, contact Wren Nealy. Wren Nealy International Police Mountain Bike Association (IPMBA) 32-hour EMS Cyclist Course |
This unit was formed in 1996 by staff and volunteer members of Cypress Creek EMS. It was the first of such a unit to be formed in the Houston / Harris County, Texas area. With no budget, the members themselves sought out donations to make this unit a reality. Bikes were donated by area businesses and soon the team was providing rapid responses to medical emergency’s during special events.