LAFD Adds Electric Motorcycle Fleet for Rapid Response

New bikes will assist crews in accessing rugged terrain for medical emergencies and wildfire detection.

Mar. 31, 2026 at 9:09pm

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A glowing, high-tech 3D illustration of an LAFD electric motorcycle with neon lights, surrounded by a swirling field of digital data, conceptually representing the bike's advanced capabilities and integration with the department's emergency systems.LAFD's new electric motorcycles will provide rapid emergency response and situational awareness in hard-to-reach areas.Los Angeles Today

The Los Angeles Fire Department has added a fleet of 30 electric motorcycles donated by Google and YouTube to enhance its rescue and wildfire response capabilities. The bikes will allow crews to quickly access hard-to-reach mountainous areas, evaluate risks, identify hazards, provide medical treatment, and coordinate emergency operations.

Why it matters

With limited access and critical timing in emergencies, the electric motorcycles will give LAFD the ability to rapidly respond to incidents in rugged terrain or heavy traffic conditions that traditional fire trucks cannot easily reach. This will improve the department's disaster response and technical rescue operations.

The details

The electric motorcycles will be assigned to LAFD's disaster response section and fully integrated into the department's dispatch and command system. Bike teams will consist of two riders and provide full basic support capabilities. In addition to medical response, the motorcycles will enhance search capacity and provide real-time situational reporting to incident command, which will be especially useful after earthquakes or other disasters that damage infrastructure.

  • The electric motorcycles were donated to LAFD and the Arcadia Fire Department on March 31, 2026.
  • LAFD crews demonstrated the capabilities of the new bikes at a news conference on March 31, 2026.

The players

LAFD

The Los Angeles Fire Department, which is adding the electric motorcycle fleet to enhance its rescue and wildfire response capabilities.

Google

The technology company that donated 30 electric motorcycles to LAFD and the Arcadia Fire Department.

YouTube

The video platform that co-donated the electric motorcycles with Google to support LAFD's emergency response efforts.

Jamie Moore

The LAFD Chief who explained how the new electric motorcycles will be used to improve disaster response and technical rescue operations.

Adam Stewart

The Google VP of Sales and Executive Co-Lead of LA Offices who announced the donation of the electric motorcycles at the news conference.

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What they’re saying

“To really help them do the work that is so needed.”

— Adam Stewart, Google VP Sales, Executive Co-Lead of LA Offices

“When access is limited, timing is critical. In our line of work, time is not just important, it's everything.”

— Jamie Moore, LAFD Chief

“These aren't patrol bikes, they are mobile medical units assigned to our disaster response section and fully integrated into our dispatch and command system.”

— Jamie Moore, LAFD Chief

“We're preparing for the future, and it's innovative ideas like this that are going to get us there and help us be prepared to provide the service that the people of Los Angeles deserve.”

— Jamie Moore, LAFD Chief

What’s next

LAFD plans to deploy the electric motorcycle teams to high-risk wildfire areas and other emergency situations where rapid response and access to rugged terrain is critical.

The takeaway

The addition of electric motorcycles to LAFD's fleet represents a forward-thinking approach to emergency response, leveraging innovative technology to enhance the department's capabilities and better serve the people of Los Angeles during crises.