Every 15 Minute Program
 
By Vice President Debbie Gartrell
April 12, 2012
 

The Winfield Community Volunteer Fire Department along with the Sykesville Freedom District Volunteer Fire Department, Gamber Volunteer Fire Department, Mt. Airy Volunteer Fire Company, MD States Attorney's Office/Carroll County District Court of Maryland, Carroll County Public Schools, Burrier Queen Funeral Home, Carroll Hospital Center, and Maryland State Police took a proactive step in educating local high school students about making mature decisions when alcoholic beverages are involved. On April 12th and 13th the Winfield VFD assisted in a two day program involving South Carroll High School Juniors and Seniors which encouraged them to think about personal safety when alcohol is involved. The program challenged the involved participants to make mature decisions and recognize that their actions affect others beside themselves. An accident was staged where parents and students watched the incident unfold. A MSP Officer arrested the student playing the drunk driver as the engine crews extricated the patients from the vehicles. The Winfield Fire Department also provided lunch and dinner for this event. The lead coordinator of this event was Amy Carney, NREMT-P of the Sykesville Freedom District Fire Department.