Because they had just met, they were quiet and were probably wondering what was about to happen to them. On the way back, they were all best friends and, as expected, were making lots of noise. Back in the classroom, Rick Wallace was


responsible for both the Accident Scene Management and Medical First Aid instruc- tion. His background includes extensive EMT management and hands-on experi- ence in the field. Simulated accident sce- narios got the GEARS teens engaged and thinking. They quickly learned that there are a lot of subtleties to the process of assist- ing a downed rider, both in terms of not jumping to conclusions, as well considering personal safety when moving around on foot, possibly in the midst of distracted and gawking traffic. Voni and Paul Glaves, who were the original GEARS Training organiz- ers, also assisted. Additional classroom instruction


included Medical First Aid instruction, where each of the GEARS teens had a chance to perform hands-on CPR (breaths and chest compressions) as well as basic defibrillation on training mannequins. Additionally, every GEARS participant spent time on the BMW MOA Foundation SMARTrainer set up by Tom Pemberton. Each rider got to “ride” several scenarios to see how well he or she could anticipate and react to the unexpected. GEARS partici- pants received certificates for improving their skills and learning new skills that could make them safer and more helpful when the unexpected happens. So what were these kids really like? I’m


not sure what I was expecting, but these were just normal kids who wanted to learn and be safer. They were strangers who became BFFs (Best Friends Forever). Without the teens, GEARS wouldn’t have


happened, but it also couldn’t have hap- pened without their instructors. Particular thanks go to Peter Perrin, GEARS Training and MOA Foundation Director, who took over the responsibilities for GEARS Training at the last minute. And thanks to George Rice, MOA Foundation President.


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