The UMH-MICU Bike Team was placed in service in September 1999. The Team currently consists of 4 Bikes that provide ALS coverage to special events throughout our coverage area. 

The concept and focus to develop a ALS Bike Team was developed from the success of Police Bike units. These Police Teams became such an asset to the coverage of special events and movement of personnel and equipment over difficult terrain, the concept seemed to solve the same problems for BLS and ALS medical support.

  

Research for the project was completed throughout the summer of 1999. The financial support was obtained to purchase the Bikes. Research into the best type of bikes to use for Advanced Life Support was completed by September. The committee selected the Trek 7000. The bikes were then purchased from the Peddlers Shop in Deptford, NJ. The associated equipment and accessories were purchased at the peddlers shop. 

The UMH-MICU Bike Team currently has 18 Members. These dedicated individuals provide advanced medical care to the environs of special events throughout Gloucester, Cumberland and Salem counties. The Bike unit has been requested to other coverage area's throughout the tri-state area for specialized events.

Key Benefits

	Effective Coverage during Events
	Great Medium for Public Relations
	Cost Effective

Paramedics made effective use of the UMH Security Golf-cart during Op-Sail 2000 at the Red Bank Battle Field in National Park, NJ. The Cart is normally used to survey the grounds of the Underwood-Memorial Hospital Campus by the on site security department. The Paramedics found that it was a great addition to the coverage during the event.

 

In 2006, the Paramedic Bike Team continues to provide coverage to various events throughout the southern New Jersey counties. The Paramedic Bike Team is an effective outreach to community protection and public relations.

 

To request coverage at a large event in your area, please contact the MICU department at (856) 384-1000.