SHAES Gets Bicycles

shaesbikes
shaesbikes

South Haven Area Emergency Services has something new for 2020 and beyond. The department has acquired bicycles for responders to use during busy times when high traffic areas are difficult to navigate. The idea predates the COVID-19 pandemic, which has reduced the number of traditional events and the acquisition of the bikes was slowed because of supply-chain issues. Chief Brandon Hinz says they will be used for the rest of the summer and “we’ll be ready for 2021 when things return to normal.” The bikes were funded by a grant from the Albemarle Corporation Foundation that came through its employee philanthropic initiative program. The grant also funded the purchase of water rescue equipment for the department’s paid-on-call staff. The bikes were acquired through Rock ‘N’ Road Cycle of South Haven, and are equipped with a jump kit that contains first aid equipment to be used until SHAES ambulance personnel arrive at the scene of the emergency.