Trapped on a Phoenix Trail? Two-Wheeled Rescuers Might Be Your Way Out

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 c