Street Smart is presented by members of S.A.F.E., a non-profit organization created by firefighter/paramedics in Miami-Dade County, Florida dedicated to reducing teen injuries and fatalities. Taught by certified firefighter/paramedics, this program helps students better understand the consequences of their actions, in turn helping reduce the number of accidents and fatalities each year.

Street Smart engages students rather than lecturing or preaching to them. Using factual information, actual medical equipment and demonstrations involving students, the paramedics provide a real-life look at the consequences of irresponsible actions. In addition, students learn to recognize EMS procedures, which may reduce anxiety in future trauma experiences. This is beneficial not only to the patient, but to first responders, rescue, and Emergency Room personnel.

This program has been reaching students across Florida with its powerful message, and now the program is available nationwide to help young people be “street smart” when it comes to decisions on teen drinking, drunk driving, illegal drug use and seat belts.

For more information, visit www.safeprogram.com.