SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. — New training is underway for a Special Hazards and Operations team in Seminole County.
The team will work on towers to feed people’s demands for data and cell service.
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The training could be lifesaving due to an increase of towers in the area.
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The Seminole County Fire Department will host the training on a county-owned radio and cell tower.
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The department has a goal to provide the community with rescue abilities and training, should hazards arise.
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Officials said there have been several recent responses to these types of structures in the Central Florida area in the last month, requiring local fire departments to respond and rescue.
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