Federal Communications Commission (FCC) chairman Brendan Carr took to social media Monday to share a video of himself up in the clouds to celebrate what he considers “one of the toughest jobs.”
Carr posted a video showing himself ascending an 1,800-foot tower with a crew. The footage reveals a breathtaking view from above the clouds, as the technicians scale great heights to perform maintenance and upgrades on telecommunications and broadcasting structures.
“All right made it to the top with Hasani and his crew they’re swapping out the lighting system up here wonderful day with them America’s tower crews get the toughest jobs done super grateful for their work,” Carr said in the video.
https://t.co/WZh7DnRUTe pic.twitter.com/9L6a66Sf0e
— Brendan Carr (@BrendanCarrFCC) February 24, 2025
In another post, Carr interviewed a crew and held a question and answer session to discuss the job.
“America’s tower crews get the toughest jobs done. Look forward to joining Hasani atop this 1,800 foot tower today and answering the age old question: how many chairs does it take to change a light bulb. #CarrTrip,” Carr wrote.
America’s tower crews get the toughest jobs done.
Look forward to joining Hasani atop this 1,800 foot tower today and answering the age old question: how many chairs does it take to change a light bulb. #CarrTrip pic.twitter.com/SuJ60pFguC
— Brendan Carr (@BrendanCarrFCC) February 24, 2025
In the U.S., changing light bulbs, especially in high-risk environments like signal towers, demands strict safety measures and offers substantial compensation, with experienced climbers earning approximately $130,000 annually for just a few days of work. These jobs involve significant dangers due to extreme heights and harsh conditions such as high winds.
Recent statistics indicate that electrical hazards remain a serious concern across various occupations, with a significant number of injuries and fatalities attributed to electrical incidents annually. Data report from the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) says that there were 3,260 non-fatal electrical injuries involving days away from work in the U.S. during 2021 and 2022.
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