Road Safety in Action

At the start of April, our students were given a powerful insight into the realities of road accidents during a full day of road safety education delivered by our long-standing partners, Cleveland Fire Brigade.

The day began in our Conference Centre, where students took part in hard-hitting sessions focused on the dangers of reckless driving, the impact of road traffic collisions, and the responsibilities of being behind the wheel. Later, a large crowd gathered at the front of the College to witness a live vehicle extrication. Firefighters from Cleveland Fire Brigade simulated the rescue of an individual from a crashed vehicle, using specialist cutting equipment in a realistic demonstration.

Level 3 Uniformed Services student Emily Neath-Crannage volunteered to be the casualty inside the car. Her involvement added a personal connection for those watching and helped bring the scenario even closer to home. The scale and intensity of the exercise made a lasting impression, helping our students connect the risks they’d learned about earlier with real-life consequences.

Vice Principal Gary Riches said: “We’re extremely grateful to Cleveland Fire Brigade for their continued partnership and support. Demonstrations like this give our students a clear understanding of the risks on the road and the critical importance of making safe choices.” Matty Lidster, Road & Water Safety Co-ordinator, Cleveland Fire Brigade added: “We’re here to raise awareness and help prevent serious incidents on the road. If just one person makes a better decision after today, it’s been worthwhile.”

This event is another example of the strong partnership we have with Cleveland Fire Brigade, working together to inform and protect young people in our community.

View the photos from the Live Demonstration here >> https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCdfDn