Shattered Dreams

The Accident
(Thursday, May 8, 2008) On Thursday, May 8, 2008, a 911 call went out over the Public Address System at Robinson High School. There had been a wreck involving two cars on Tate Drive in front of the school. Students were dismissed from class and observed the mock drama called "Shattered Dreams".

I am the 2nd from left in bunker gear starting an I.V. on my patient. My fellow firefighters work to free another crash victim.

The event, organized by Officer Brent Ewing, and assisted by his wife, Jennifer, was an attempt to cause the students to be safe during the prom and graduation season. Robinson ISD, Robinson FCAS (Fellowship of Christian Athletes and Students), Robinson SADD (Students Against Destructive, Robinson Police Department, Robinson Fire Department, Hillcrest Hospital, and Providence Hospital joined forces to present the event, “Shattered Dreams” at Robinson High School on May the 8th and 9th.

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More teenagers and young adults die in traffic crashes than from any other cause. Alcohol and seat belt non-use are major factors. In the 15-24 age group, nearly half of all fatalities are alcohol related. In attempt to raise awareness of the negative consequences of impaired driving, the Shattered Dreams drama was presented to the students of Robinson H.S.

The Robinson VFD was fortunate to be included in this event which has a huge impact on both the students and the community. Also included were the folks from PHI which provided the helicopter to transport one of the patients to the local trauma hospital. We had a total of 6 patients; one went by 'bird', two went by ground ambulance, two were 'arrested' at the scene for DUI and MIP - minor in possession and the last patient went in a body bag to the hearse.

The complete slide show (about 8 mins long) can be viewed on the school's website by clicking here.