JPMF takes part in roadside public education event
Calgary, AB – Thursday March 11th, 2021: A contingent of vehicles, made up of members of Calgary’s emergency services, was parked at the side of Stoney Trail Thursday evening to raise awareness about road safety.
Tow truck drivers, first responders and road maintenance crews were set up at the side of Calgary’s ring road in both directions near 114 Avenue S.E. to remind drivers about what they need to do when passing emergency crews.
The consequences for not doing so are deadly, officials say.
Approximately four years ago, tow truck driver Courtney Schafer died while on the job. He was assisting a driver on March 7, 2017, when he was struck by a vehicle near Esterhazy, Sask.
Calgary tow companies say their roadside work is the “most dangerous aspect” of their job…
Read the rest of the CTV article here.
And here is the Global story.
Here are 4 short videos the JPMF created for sharing on social media – to help remind motorists about the importance of slowing down when passing first responders on the road and giving them room to work…so that everyone gets home safely (you’ll notice our “Slow Down; It’s No Picnic” 30 sec PSA is the base for all 4 videos):
#1. Please Slow Down & Change this Ending (55 sec)
#2. Please Slow Down Because it’s No Picnic (2 min 17 sec)
#3. Why We Care About Traffic Safety for First Responders (2 min 16 sec)
#4. Please Slow Down & Give Them Room to Work (1 min 55 sec)
Please consider sharing one or more of these videos on your social media. You just never know when the message hits home with a motorist. I don’t think we can ever hear this “slow down” reminder too often.
Thank you!