Electrocuted by a downed power line – The Tom Ehler’s Story – Part 2. (SAM 261)

  Tom Ehlers was working on the scene of fire at a pallet storage facility when a 14k volt line fell and struck him on his helmet and shoulder. The electricity entered through Tom’s left arm and exited his right foot. This story is full of situational awareness lessons for first responders and anyone who works with or near electrical lines.   Contact Us   www.SAMatters.com     www.RichGasaway.com     612-548-4424 (office)     651-331-8518 (cell)     Get connected with SAMatters     Facebook: Follow SAMatters     LinkedIn: Follow Rich Gasaway     Twitter: Follow Rich Gasaway     Instagram: Follow SA_Matters     Youtube: Subscribe to SAMattersTV     Itunes: Subscribe to SAMatters Radio     Stitcher Radio: Subscribe to SAMatters Radio     Google Play: Subscribe to SAMatters Radio   iHeart Radio: Subscribe to SAMatters Radio   Premier Sponsor   Midwest Fire   MidwestFire.com     Associate Sponsor   Chief Miller   Instagram: @Chief_Miller       Intro music   Safety Dance (1982)   Men Without Hats   GMC - Virgin Records   Licensed by BMI Music     Firefighter Near Miss Reporting System   http://www.firefighternearmiss.com/   SPONSOR THIS SHOW   The SAMatters Show is the longest running, fastest growing, safety focused weekly program on the Internet. If you know a company that might be interested in advertising their product or service to our listeners and viewers, ask them to contact us by clicking the “Contact us” tab at the top of the SAMatters.com website.