Kent Fire “Gift of Life” slide show

Kent Fire "Gift of Life" slide show

  • BY Wire Service
  • Wednesday, June 1, 2011 7:35pm
  • News

Kent Fire’s held the “Gift of Life” presentation at Kent-Meridian High School Wednesday, as a way to promote awareness of the dangers of drinking and driving.  The presentation is a simulated car crash involving students actors who have just left a party involving alcohol. Kent Police, King County Medic One and Tri-Med Ambulances participated to show the reality and severity of the drinking and driving.


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