The Fayetteville Fire Department has established the E-Moto Trail Response Team, a unit equipped with two fully electronic Beta Explorer dirt bikes. These bikes will be used to improve emergency response capabilities across Fayetteville’s 116 miles of paved and unpaved trails.
The department’s firefighters will undergo specialized training on the e-moto bikes next week, utilizing trails at Markham Hill, Centennial Park and Kessler Mountain Regional Park. The training will focus on preparing responders to handle diverse terrain and a range of scenarios, including medical emergencies, lost hikers and other incidents unique to trail systems.
The E-Moto Trail Response Team will also provide support during high-profile events such as the 2025 Cyclocross National Championships, the U.S. Pro Cup, and the Frozen Toes 5K and 15K races. These bikes are intended to offer quicker access to emergencies on trails where traditional emergency vehicles may face challenges.
“These cutting-edge bikes will enable firefighters and emergency responders to reach patients faster, improve triage efficiency and expedite transport to higher levels of care,” said Capt. John Lovett.
This article was adapted from a press release issued by the City of Fayetteville. To read the full press release, click here.
