Media Advisory/Photo Op - Students from across southern Ontario learn life-saving skills at CAA camp

THORNHILL, ON, July 15, 2013 /CNW/ -

What:			Approximately 130 CAA School Safety Patrollers will learn bus evacuation drills, first aid skills, proper use of a fire extinguisher and patrol captain duties. It is all part of CAA South Central Ontario's (CAA SCO) annual leadership camp in partnership with St. John's Ambulance, Oshawa Fire Services and nine police services from across the region.
When:			Wednesday July 17, 2013
			10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.:
			CAA School Safety Patrollers learn bus safety rules, first aid skills and how to properly use a fire extinguisher.
			1 p.m. - 2 p.m.:
			Barrie Tactical Unit
			A lunch-time presentation by Barrie police officers includes the K-9 Unit and weapons/gear demonstration.
Who:			Leslie Rocha, Community Relations, CAA SCO
			Paul Hunt, Durham Fire Services
			David Goodbrand, Sergeant, Barrie Tactical Unit
Where:			Camp Samac (Council Hall across from swimming pool)
			275 Conlin Rd. E.
			Oshawa, ON

CAA South Central Ontario is a not-for-profit auto club offering roadside services, automotive care, travel and insurance. There are more than 1.9 million CAA members in South Central Ontario and over 5.6 million members in Canada. We're more than Roadside Assistance. We're Life-side Assistance.

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Image with caption: "Oshawa Fire teaches CAA School Safety Patroller how to properly use a fire extinguisher at annual leadership camp. (CNW Group/CAA South Central Ontario)". Image available at: http://photos.newswire.ca/images/download/20130715_C7375_PHOTO_EN_29017.jpg

SOURCE: CAA South Central Ontario

Media contact: Silvana Aceto, Media and PR Consultant, CAA SCO, [email protected], Office: [phone], Cell: [phone]