Stranded on a Phoenix Trail? Help May Arrive by Bike

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Hikers who get hurt or stranded deep on Phoenix's long desert trails may soon see help arrive by bike. The Phoenix Fire Department began deploying e-bike rescue teams in September to shorten response times on remote stretches of the city's mountain preserves. The department now has two e-bike teams, one based in north Phoenix and one in the southern part of the city. Each bike can haul medical supplies and rescue equipment, allowing firefighters to begin treating a patient and take charge of the scene while additional crews make their way up the trail. Phoenix Fire spokesperson DJ Lee explained...

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