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

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

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

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

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8. PROGRAM OVERVIEW PROGRAM OVERVIEW 10 Bikes, 25 Members10 Bikes, 25 Members Capable of responding to emergency callsCapable of responding to emergency calls Carries medical equipmentCarries medical equipment Staffed with current OCFRD employeesStaffed with current OCFRD employees Deployed to various types of locationsDeployed to various types of locations

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

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

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

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

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

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

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18. Quick response in high traffic areasQuick response in high traffic areas ManeuverabilityManeuverability Public presencePublic presence Ability to cancel other responding unitsAbility to cancel other responding units Establish ALS soonerEstablish ALS sooner Promote bicycle safetyPromote bicycle safety BENEFITS BENEFITS

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

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

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