Vol. 134
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Thursday, October 2, 2014
Issue No. 39
Bus Patrols receive emergency training
McCabe explains that these kids also learn to understand behaviour, especially the behaviour of younger kids. At the event, emergency personnel illustrated how this knowledge can help in an emergency. Essex Fire and Rescue Capt. Randy Reaume explained at the fire extinguisher demonstration,
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Essex Fire Fighter Auxiliary Mitchell Boose supervises as Sasha demonstrates the use of a fire extinguisher for his fellow bus patrols.
by Jennifer Cranston Bus patrols from Essex and Amherstburg were at Co-An Park on Sept. 23 to learn the important skills they will need in case an emergency arises on the bus. Students moved in groups through six stations that covered danger zones around the bus, evacuation, first aid, safety equipment, fire extinguishing
and what to do if the driver becomes incapacitated. Jane McCabe is a dispatcher and safety coordinator with Sharp Bus Lines. She was a driver with the company for 20 years before moving into the office for the last 14 years. She says that patrols are an important part of everyday bus travels. Ò There are up to 50 kids on a school bus. The driver needs
those extra eyes and ears,Ó she said. Ò If there is an accident or emergency, they are integral.Ó The leadership and emergency preparedness skills one gets as a bus patrol are important tools they will use the rest of their lives.
Essex Fire Fighter Auxiliary Sarah Newton shows Jaycee the ins and outs of a fire extinguisher.