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WYFRS Hosts Road Safety Roadshow for Calderdale Sixth-Form Students
West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS) has marked this year’s Road Safety Week with impactful educational events in Calderdale, aimed at reducing road traffic collisions and saving lives.
A key highlight of the week was the Road Safety Roadshow held at Crossley Heath School in Halifax. It brought together expertise from WYFRS, Halifax Red Watch, Illingworth Red Watch, and key partners including West Yorkshire Police and the drug and alcohol charity Branching Out.
Targeted at sixth-form students - the next generation of drivers - the roadshow combined interactive workshops, live demonstrations, and powerful talks to emphasise the importance of safe driving. The sessions explored the Fatal Five: the top causes of serious road traffic collisions, including speeding, drink and drug driving, mobile phone use, not wearing a seatbelt, and careless driving.
Assistant District Commander for Calderdale, Dan Butterfield, commented:
“It’s crucial that young people understand the risks on our roads. This event gave them practical advice and insights into how their choices can save lives—not just their own, but others’ too.”
Students Ruby and Susan, part of the sixth-form cohort, reflected on the morning’s activities in a follow-up video, praising the workshops for being both engaging and eye-opening.
Sixth-from student, Ruby said:
"The statistics about how many young drivers die in car crashes are harrowing. It makes you think twice about safety on the road - as a passenger, pedestrian and driver."
Sergeant King from West Yorkshire Police reinforced the message by highlighting the devastating consequences of road traffic accidents, while Branching Out provided invaluable insight into the dangers of impaired driving.
The event is part of WYFRS' ongoing commitment to risk reduction and fostering a safer future for the community.
Safer Roads, Together
This collaborative approach underscores the importance of education in preventing road traffic collisions. With events like these, WYFRS continues to lead the charge of making West Yorkshire’s roads safer for everyone.
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