Saturday, May 13, 2006
Every 15 minutes program
Alcohol related traffic collisions are a major social, health and economic problem. California reported 1233 persons killed and 30,971 injured in alcohol related vehicle collisions in the year 200 alone. Teen drivers have been found responsible for many of these "accidents". The every 15 minutes program is a two day program focusing on high school juniors and seniors, and challenges them to think about drinking and driving, ultimately giving them an option to make better decisions. The program received the name from the early 1990's statistics when Every 15 minutes, someone in the United States died in an alcohol related traffic collision,
On April 27th and 28th, 2006, Jurupa Valley High School hosted a Every 15 Minutes program. On the first day, pre-selected students were removed from class and labeled as a statistic. A mock crash scene was staged in front of the school and involved five students from the campus. This event was the center of attention for several hours. The crash scene involving students consisted of two students transported for major injuries to Parkview Community Hospital, one student was arrested and one was pronounced dead on scene.
Riverside County Fire Department station 16 and 17 assisted in a huge capacity to make this event seem very real, and a huge success. With the hesitance of personnel from station 17, the initial response was enormous and the enthusiasm brought a sense of excitement and realism that students continue to talk about this day.
Engineer Mark Williams from station 17 volunteered to speak to over 900 kids present the next day at the assembly the second day, all with only a few moments notice. The efforts of personnel like Engineer Williams as well as each Riverside County Fire participant reflect great credit upon themselves as well as the department. Without RCoFD's involvement, the program would not have been a success.
Click here to see photos from the Every 15 Minutes program.
Thank You,
Michael Shacklett
Riverside County Sheriff's Department
School Resource Officer Jurupa Valley High School
On April 27th and 28th, 2006, Jurupa Valley High School hosted a Every 15 Minutes program. On the first day, pre-selected students were removed from class and labeled as a statistic. A mock crash scene was staged in front of the school and involved five students from the campus. This event was the center of attention for several hours. The crash scene involving students consisted of two students transported for major injuries to Parkview Community Hospital, one student was arrested and one was pronounced dead on scene.
Riverside County Fire Department station 16 and 17 assisted in a huge capacity to make this event seem very real, and a huge success. With the hesitance of personnel from station 17, the initial response was enormous and the enthusiasm brought a sense of excitement and realism that students continue to talk about this day.
Engineer Mark Williams from station 17 volunteered to speak to over 900 kids present the next day at the assembly the second day, all with only a few moments notice. The efforts of personnel like Engineer Williams as well as each Riverside County Fire participant reflect great credit upon themselves as well as the department. Without RCoFD's involvement, the program would not have been a success.
Click here to see photos from the Every 15 Minutes program.
Thank You,
Michael Shacklett
Riverside County Sheriff's Department
School Resource Officer Jurupa Valley High School
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