Paramedic Bike Unit coming to Hamilton will enhance emergency response

HAMILTON, ON - Hamilton Paramedic Service will be better equipped to keep community members safe with anew Paramedic Bike Unit hitting the streets next year. Thanks to a $20,000 grant from Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation of Canada, the Hamilton Paramedic Service can initiate the establishment of a Paramedic Bike Unit in Hamilton.

A Paramedic Bike Unit will provide rapid response in difficult to reach areas of the city, including large community events, as well as in wooded areas along Hamilton’s many trails. Due to their agility, Bike Medics can more quickly access individuals in distress and begin providing emergency care until an emergency vehicle arrives.

Hamilton’s Paramedic Bike Unit is expected to be operational by spring 2021.

Quick Facts

• Hamilton Paramedic Service has 66 emergency vehicles operating out of 20 stations in both urban and rural areas of the city.
• 350 front-line Paramedics provide service to the community.
• Last year, Hamilton Paramedics responded to more than 70,600 emergency calls and traveled 1,909,099 kilometres, representing a response area of over 1,117 square kilometres.

In these challenging times, we are extremely appreciative of our community partners like Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation of Canada for supporting all emergency services in the city. Our shared commitment remains delivering the quality of care that the people of Hamilton expect and deserve – the new Bike Unit will help accomplish this by enhancing emergency response.”

- Michael Sanderson, Chief, Hamilton Paramedic Service

“We are committed to helping organizations such as Hamilton Paramedic Service continue their life saving work within local communities. We are honored to be able to award this grant and do our part to ensure that Hamilton is safer for everyone, including first responders.”

- Robin Peters, Executive Director, Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation of Canada

Additional Resources

• Hamilton Paramedic Service
• Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation of Canada
• Video: Cheque Presentation