CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The Corpus Christi Fire Department received crucial hands-on training this morning for the new Harbor Bridge Project.
The training was conducted by Harbor Bridge developer Flatiron Dragados as the project enters a phase that may involve hazardous environments.
Monday's scenario focused on firefighters rescuing someone in a confined hazardous space at a high elevation. Although these situations are unfamiliar to the firefighters, it is crucial for them to learn from these training exercises to challenge their skill set.
"They give us opportunities to train in areas we don't normally train in," said CCFD Battalion Chief J.B. Devisser. "That always is a challenge to the firefighters. We put them in different scenarios. We kind of let them exercise their mind, to figure out what to do in this scenario."
In December, firefighters will undergo new training as developers commence work on erecting the south pylons for the bridge.
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