Next time you see a first responder, they might be on a bike

By , Daily Memphian Published: July 14, 2026 4:00 AM CT

The Memphis Fire Department’s Emergency Medical Services Battalion will use the new red bikes, outfitted with equipment needed in a medical emergency, in crowded places that are tougher for traditional vehicles to access.

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Wallis Rogin

Wallis Rogin

Wallis Rogin was born and raised in Memphis and is headed into her second year at Northwestern University studying journalism, history and data science. As a reporter and editor at The Daily Northwestern, Wallis covers city news, local politics and produces the paper's podcasts.


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