Kindersley students learn about safety through mock accident

By Joan Janzen

Kindersley Composite high school students were bussed to the Elks Hall where a mock accident was staged. The Town of Kindersley, EMS, RCMP, the Kindersley Fire Department and a few high school students joined together to stage a realistic accident for all the students.

A mock accident was staged at the Elks Hall for students from Kindersley Composite High School on Thursday morning, April 25. PHOTO BY JOAN JANZEN

This is an annual occurrence which stresses the importance of safety while behind the wheel and preventing alcohol related trauma. The students were able to see first hand how all the emergency personnel work together when tragedies occur.

The demonstration was part of the Preventing Alcohol and Risk Related Trauma in Youth (PARTY) program, a one-day injury awareness and prevention program for youth 15 years and older. Vehicles are donated to the fire department to be utilized in mock emergency scenes such as the one that took place in Kindersley.