Emergency Medical Bicycle Team

The DeLand Fire Department EMS Bicycle Team is used during special events when transportation by other means, such as fire apparatus, or by foot, may extend response times and/or delay treatment to patients. 

Squad Goals

The goals of the squad are as follows:

  • Provide rapid access to pre-hospital emergency medical services to the community
  • Provide community awareness about bicycle safety
  • Provide specialized services to the community to include public relations, search and rescue when access by vehicle may be limited, pre-hospital emergency medical services during special events