Cycle Response Unit
Emergency service cycling is increasingly
considered to be an effective method of delivering an emergency
response in the police and ambulance services.
A key part of our operational capability
Along with our partners in the London
Ambulance Service, we have a Cycle Response Unit that forms a key
part of our operational capability.
In London our
CRU
was launched in 2004 and has been
a huge success, having supported over 300 events across
London.
The unit provides specially equipped mountain
bicycles that carry advanced first aid equipment including
an
AED
and
medical gases, along with highly trained volunteer
cyclists as part of the contribution of resources to
support our event first aid work, and support to the London
Ambulance Service.
Cycling is on the increase in the capital and at St John Ambulance, with our mixture of first aid and cycling skills, we are well placed to respond quickly to emergencies
Ashley Sweetland
Staff Officer responsible for operational cycling in London
The team meets on a weekly basis and provided
support to over 80 events in the past year.
Joining the team
For more information or to find out more
about joining the Cycle Response Unit, please email us.