VIDEO: When you call for help, you know first responders will jump into action. “We need to know how we keep our firefighters safe, and that’s what this training is about,” said Treasure Island Fire Chief Trip Barrs. Safety on a call is crucial. “They turn around and you add electricity into the mix, it enhances their challenge in the hazards they’re dealing with,” said Phil McGee with Duke Energy. On Wednesday, Duke Energy Florida held electrical safety training for local fire, police, and EMS teams across Pinellas County. The goal was to reinforce the fundamentals and refresh first responders so they know how to navigate different scenarios, such as downed power lines, structure fires, a car hitting a pole, and even the aftermath of a hurricane.
