Willingboro High School Demonstration
 
By Firefighter Michael Centrone
May 21, 2023
 

On Tuesday, May 17, 2023, Willingboro Police, Fire, and EMS held a crash demonstration at Willingboro High School. This event was a way to raise awareness to seniors during prom week about the importance of responsible decision making behind the wheel.

Firefighters, along with EMTs, demonstrated various techniques on how to remove a patient trapped inside a car. Students seen how Police, Fire, and EMS all work together to help save lives.

We appreciate this opportunity to come together and remind all our seniors to stay safe. A special thanks to Flynn's Towing & Recovery for their support in this event.
 
Vehicle positioned for students to see the extrication of patient.
Vehicle positioned for students to see the extrication of patient.
High School Seniors listening to Firefighter Priest explain the circumstances that led up to this accident, Distracted Driving.
High School Seniors listening to Firefighter Priest explain the circumstances that led up to this accident, Distracted Driving.
 
Firefighters Carcasio and Sierra under direction of Captain Costello begin extrication of patient.
Firefighters Carcasio and Sierra under direction of Captain Costello begin extrication of patient.
EMT's Smith and Wood remove patient from vehicle and prepare to transport to hospital.
EMT's Smith and Wood remove patient from vehicle and prepare to transport to hospital.
 
Remains of the vehicle. A reminder to the students to take driving seriously while behind the wheel.
Remains of the vehicle. A reminder to the students to take driving seriously while behind the wheel.