Unionville and Oneida Valley volunteer fire departments secure the scene of a vehicle crash in September. First responders share measures used at crash scenes to protect drivers and emergency workers during Crash Responders Safety Week. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle

Impatient and distracted driving can lead to increased risk for first responders at crash sites, Tim Llewellyn, chief of Adams Area Fire District said.

“I was almost hit two years ago. A car had driven through a controlled intersection, the driver’s side mirror whizzed past my nose. The driver had become impatient and took matters into his own hands,” he said.

In light of Crash Responders Safety Week, Llewellyn and other first responders shared protocols behind road shutdowns and driver safety at crash scenes.

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