Ladder Hits Line, Florida FF Shocked
OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. --
A freak accident sent an Osceola County firefighter to the hospital Thursday afternoon. The firefighter was doing a demonstration in front of a group of 30 kids at the Osceola County Sheriff’s Adventure Camp near St. Cloud at the time.
Investigators say the firefighter was shocked when a ladder he was lifting touched a power line. Fortunately, emergency help was not far away.
“There were other paramedics and firefighters on scene because they were doing that demonstration,” said Osceola County Sheriff’s Office spokeswoman Twis Lizasuain.
The firefighter was flown to Orlando Regional Medical Center. He is expected to survive.
“It's extremely fortunate. We are all very blessed that the firefighter is doing well,” said Osceola Fire Rescue Chief Rich Collins.
No one else was hurt.
Collins said his agency will review its policies and procedures because of the accident.
The firefighter’s name has not yet been released.
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