“Cool or Fool?” projects organised by Humberside Fire and Rescue Service
During some recent “Cool or Fool?” projects organised by Humberside Fire and Rescue Service, where they gave young people general safety; the Fire Service realised the people attending the courses sometimes cycled to the venues. Some of the children were cycling as far as 10 miles whilst this isn’t a particularly long distance they are not reaching home until it is dark.
These particular children often come from deprived areas and money for cycle lights is not an option. With this in mind the Fire Service secured enough money from North East Lincolnshire Council to purchase 150 sets of cycle lights. To ensure the money is well spent each child’s needs is assessed and we fitted the lights on to each bike.
This is also an excellent chance for us to chat to the young people about road safety and engage them in road safety initiatives. They give us an insight in to what kind of reflective items they would be willing to wear. The Fire Service was also able to teach them important things, such as how to check their bikes over, adjust the seat, handlebars and brakes.
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