Formerly implemented in the Spring of 1997 by the former Carleton Place/Richmond Ambulance Service and with the voluntary participation of staff, the  Bike Program is designed for use during the various special events throughout Lanark County. It is hoped that as these bikes have been donated locally that this program will continue and even expand. Lanark County Ambulance Service Bike Program currently owns two mountain bikes.

The primary objective of the Lanark County Ambulance Service Bike Program is to provide rapid response through congested areas at public events, allowing paramedics to arrive at the patient's side faster than a traditional ambulance might. As well, the program promotes safe bicycle riding and injury prevention to the public, as well as being out in the public eye.

The medical equipment carried on the mountain bike consists of an airway kit, oxygen, suction, glucometry, a symptom relief kit with five medications, first aid kit, and a semi-automatic external defibrillator. A specially designed rear rack and back pack enables the bike to hold all this equipment.

Previously the bikes have participated at the Richmond Fair, Mississippi River Days, Firefighters games, Parades, bike rides and runs for charity.

       

This site last updated November 01, 2005