Derby High School holds pre-prom safety day

 DERBY - The Derby Youth Bureau and Storm Engine Company recently sponsored the Derby High School Drive Alive Pre-Prom Safety Day.
Principal Greg Gaillard, Director of Youth Services John Saccu, and Storm Engine Company volunteers Lou Oliwa and Tom Lenart 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 realistic demonstration of victim extrication.
A Connecticut state trooper who is a crash specialist was on hand with a rollover vehicle demonstrating what happens in a car crash when victims are not wearing seat belts.
Gaillard said this program is so beneficial in the prevention of drinking and driving that it should be scheduled every year at this time.

The above information was provided by Derby Director of Youth Services John Saccu.