The Derby Youth Bureau and Storm Engine Company sponsored the Derby High School Drive Alive Pre-Prom Safety Day.
Principal Greg Gaillard, Director of Youth Services John Saccu and Storm Engine Company’s Lou Oliwa and Tom Lenart, Jr. spoke to students about the real dangers of drinking and driving.
After the assembly students witnessed a real life simulation of what happens at the scene of a car crash.
Storm Engine Company volunteers responded to the crash site at the high school with Fire, EMS and rescue equipment and performed a demonstration of victim extrication which was very realistic.
State Trooper Davis (a crash specialist with the State Police) was on had with the State Police roll over vehicle demonstrating what happens when victims are not buckled in with set belts in a car crash.
Principal Greg Gaillard feels that this program is so beneficial in the prevention of drinking and driving that it should be scheduled every year at this time.