By Domenick Moore
The News Item
Copyright 2008 The News Item

SHAMOKIN, Pa. — The sight of a paramedic on a bicycle seems to be an irresistible invitation for comedy.

“We’ve gotten a few comical remarks from people,” said Damian Ober, paramedic supervisor of AREA Services. “‘Where do you put the patient?’ ‘Where do you fit the stretcher?’” Ober said with a chuckle. “All in fun, of course.”

The driving force behind the company’s new two-wheeled squad of four paramedics and six emergency medical technicians (EMTs), Ober tried to get the whole thing rolling about five years ago. The idea was toyed with for about a year or two before finally falling by the wayside.

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