Ephrata High School Prom DUI Demo 05.13.08

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EPHRATA BOROUGH, PA -- On Tuesday May 13th, Students and teachers from Ephrata High School along with Local Emergency services from Ephrata Area Rescue Squad, Pioneer Fire Company, Akron Fire Company, Lincoln Fire Company with EMS units from Ephrata Ambulance, Medic 4 and Medevac 8 aeromedical from Lancaster Airport displayed a mock DUI crash for students. This scenario of a fatal crash with people trapped was held in front of the High school with Senior and Junior students watching. This was the first time the Ephrata High School held this type of event for students showing them the deadly effects of drinking and driving. All Companies located with-in the Ephrata Area School District along with Ephrata Police Department assisted with making this event possible and drove the point to the effects these bad choices can make as the students watched Emergency workers work to save their friends. Many other schools hold these scenarios in hopes of preventing deadly crashes after prom night and other school sponsored events. Around the world many teenagers are killed every year after dances and other school events due to drinking and driving and other substance abuse issues. MORE PICTURES AND VIDEOS COURTESY OF PUMPFIRE CHIEF PUMP

EHS Extrication DEMO Part 1
youtube.com/watch?v=aaGr3vf2cko

EHS Extrication DEMO Part 2
youtube.com/watch?v=O7g6jm8xBYk