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THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
PAGE 24 MONDAY OCTOBER 21, 2019
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR MONDAY NOVEMBER 25, 2019 PAGE 29
YCFD Reminder: Slowing Down Saves Lives
A near-miss incident on icy roads puts local fire fighters in harm’s way and serves as a reminder
for all to drive according to conditions and slow down around emergency vehicles.
YCFD fire apparatus after being struck by passing vehicle.
This November, Yellowhead County Fire
Department (YCFD) members were reminded that
one can never be too careful when responding to an
emergency. And they hope that their lesson can be
shared with drivers everywhere.
On Sunday, November 17, YCFD crews responded
to an early-morning collision on Highway 16. What
was expected to be a singular accident turned out to
be a multi-vehicle collision. This icy stretch of
highway suddenly became fertile ground for a pile
up—which even lead some vehicles to catch ablaze.
YCFD crews arrived and assumed the standard
procedure; the fire vehicle was pulled over behind the
crash with lights flashing.
The crew disembarked and got to work on assisting
with the emergency. It wouldn’t be long before their
own vehicle would be struck from behind by a
passing vehicle.
Luckily, the crew was far enough away from the
vehicle and were unharmed. But the incident has left
those members—and the whole of YCFD—shaken.
“An incident like this can happen in a split-second,
that’s why it’s important for drivers to consider how
they are driving, and if it’s appropriate to the
conditions,” commented YCFD Chief Albert Bahri,
“Ultimately we want to stress to all drivers: Drive to
arrive.”
This winter season, please do your part and drive to
conditions. Slowing down to 60 km/h when passing
emergency vehicles isn’t just the law—it’s about
protecting the neighbours, friends, and members of
the community who are out there working to keep
Yellowhead County safe. A blaze breaks out as a result of a multi-vehicle collision.
Alberta RCMP reminds road users to buckle up for every ride
Edmonton – As Albertans welcome winter, the back seat. (Alberta Transportation, 2018) THANK YOU!
RCMP reminds all drivers and passengers that “Occupant restraints keep all vehicle occupants
traffic safety starts with buckling up. safe and decrease the severity of injury,” said The Trail Social Society
Alberta RCMP encourages you to practice the Supt. Rick Gardner, Alberta Sheriffs. “Wearing a
following traffic safety tips for optimal use of seatbelt and ensuring all passengers are properly would like to Thank
occupant restraints: restrained is a simple and effective way to ensure everyone who donated and
· Ensure the seatbelt is positioned securely everyone’s safety in a collision.”
across the hip bones and the shoulder. The “In 2018, Alberta RCMP issued over 5,800 volunteered for our
shoulder belt should sit across the centre of the occupant restraint tickets,” stated Supt. Gary Harvest Supper
chest, and never under your arm or behind your Graham, Alberta Traffic Services. “Traffic safety
back. is a shared responsibility. Buckle up, every single and Bake Auction.
· The law in Alberta requires that children time, whether you’re driving to work or just
under six years old or under 40 lbs (18 kg) be around the block, to make sure everyone gets
properly restrained in a car seat. (Alberta home safely.” It was a Huge Success!
Seatbelts, 2014) The Alberta RCMP will continue to work with
· Most children are ready for standard seatbelts Alberta Sheriffs and other law enforcement and
when they are nine years old or older, and either safety partners to ensure Albertans make the THANK YOU
weigh over 80 pounds (36 kg), or are taller than right driving decisions. Follow our traffic safety
4’9” (145 cm). (Alberta Transportation, 2015) tips on Facebook @RCMPinAlberta and Twitter ALL AGAIN.
· Children under the age of 13 are safest in the @RCMPAlberta.
PAGE 24 MONDAY OCTOBER 21, 2019
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR MONDAY NOVEMBER 25, 2019 PAGE 29
YCFD Reminder: Slowing Down Saves Lives
A near-miss incident on icy roads puts local fire fighters in harm’s way and serves as a reminder
for all to drive according to conditions and slow down around emergency vehicles.
YCFD fire apparatus after being struck by passing vehicle.
This November, Yellowhead County Fire
Department (YCFD) members were reminded that
one can never be too careful when responding to an
emergency. And they hope that their lesson can be
shared with drivers everywhere.
On Sunday, November 17, YCFD crews responded
to an early-morning collision on Highway 16. What
was expected to be a singular accident turned out to
be a multi-vehicle collision. This icy stretch of
highway suddenly became fertile ground for a pile
up—which even lead some vehicles to catch ablaze.
YCFD crews arrived and assumed the standard
procedure; the fire vehicle was pulled over behind the
crash with lights flashing.
The crew disembarked and got to work on assisting
with the emergency. It wouldn’t be long before their
own vehicle would be struck from behind by a
passing vehicle.
Luckily, the crew was far enough away from the
vehicle and were unharmed. But the incident has left
those members—and the whole of YCFD—shaken.
“An incident like this can happen in a split-second,
that’s why it’s important for drivers to consider how
they are driving, and if it’s appropriate to the
conditions,” commented YCFD Chief Albert Bahri,
“Ultimately we want to stress to all drivers: Drive to
arrive.”
This winter season, please do your part and drive to
conditions. Slowing down to 60 km/h when passing
emergency vehicles isn’t just the law—it’s about
protecting the neighbours, friends, and members of
the community who are out there working to keep
Yellowhead County safe. A blaze breaks out as a result of a multi-vehicle collision.
Alberta RCMP reminds road users to buckle up for every ride
Edmonton – As Albertans welcome winter, the back seat. (Alberta Transportation, 2018) THANK YOU!
RCMP reminds all drivers and passengers that “Occupant restraints keep all vehicle occupants
traffic safety starts with buckling up. safe and decrease the severity of injury,” said The Trail Social Society
Alberta RCMP encourages you to practice the Supt. Rick Gardner, Alberta Sheriffs. “Wearing a
following traffic safety tips for optimal use of seatbelt and ensuring all passengers are properly would like to Thank
occupant restraints: restrained is a simple and effective way to ensure everyone who donated and
· Ensure the seatbelt is positioned securely everyone’s safety in a collision.”
across the hip bones and the shoulder. The “In 2018, Alberta RCMP issued over 5,800 volunteered for our
shoulder belt should sit across the centre of the occupant restraint tickets,” stated Supt. Gary Harvest Supper
chest, and never under your arm or behind your Graham, Alberta Traffic Services. “Traffic safety
back. is a shared responsibility. Buckle up, every single and Bake Auction.
· The law in Alberta requires that children time, whether you’re driving to work or just
under six years old or under 40 lbs (18 kg) be around the block, to make sure everyone gets
properly restrained in a car seat. (Alberta home safely.” It was a Huge Success!
Seatbelts, 2014) The Alberta RCMP will continue to work with
· Most children are ready for standard seatbelts Alberta Sheriffs and other law enforcement and
when they are nine years old or older, and either safety partners to ensure Albertans make the THANK YOU
weigh over 80 pounds (36 kg), or are taller than right driving decisions. Follow our traffic safety
4’9” (145 cm). (Alberta Transportation, 2015) tips on Facebook @RCMPinAlberta and Twitter ALL AGAIN.
· Children under the age of 13 are safest in the @RCMPAlberta.
