DOVER,
Del., Feb. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Chesapeake
Utilities Corporation (NYSE: CPK) celebrated the opening of
its second Safety Town training facility with a ribbon-cutting
ceremony in DeBary, Florida, on
Thursday, Feb. 27. Chesapeake
Utilities' Florida Safety Town is a state-of-the-art facility that
provides the Company's Florida
operations teams with hands-on and classroom training enabling
collaboration with first responders and other community
partners.
The one-acre center was modeled after Chesapeake Utilities'
Safety Town training facility in Dover,
Delaware, and features specialized learning environments,
including simulations for hit line and gas leaks, service hook-ups,
utility locating, leak detection and corrosion monitoring. The
facility houses technology-equipped training rooms, equipment and
vehicle storage areas and multiple training houses that present
various real-life safety scenarios.
"This facility underscores our dedication to safety, for our
employees and the communities we serve across Florida. Safety Town's specialized training
environments provide invaluable, hands-on preparation for our team
members and local first responders," said Jeff Sylvester, senior vice president and chief
operating officer. "It allows for seamless classroom instruction
and the ability to practice skills immediately."
The curriculum at Safety Town is designed to enhance technical
expertise and emergency preparedness through comprehensive training
programs, including:
- Emergency response coordination
- Main installation, repair and maintenance
- Underground utility line locating and excavation safety
- Infrastructure integrity inspections
- Valve recognition and operation
- Meter and regulating station meter installation and
repairs
- Propane tank training
As the facility evolves, additional training areas will be
identified, and the curriculum will continue to expand to meet
industry needs.
In accordance with Chesapeake Utilities' mission to deliver
energy that makes life better for the people and communities
served, the Company has established a tradition of making a
charitable contribution to a local nonprofit organization at the
launch of its new facilities. During the ribbon-cutting ceremony, a
$10,000 check was presented to the
Florida Fire Chiefs' Association
Foundation. Cindy Morgan, member of
the Foundation's board, received the donation, stating: "Chesapeake
Utilities' generous donation helps advance the Florida Fire Chiefs' Foundation's mission by
supporting education and scholarships for fire and emergency
services professionals. We are proud to celebrate the opening of
the new Safety Town facility in DeBary, which will serve as a valuable
training resource for Florida's
first responders."
Following the ribbon cutting, those in attendance were offered
tours and safety demonstrations, highlighting the training
opportunities available through the new facilities. The Company's
natural gas and electric mobile training units were also on
display. These units allow on-site safety training for contractors
and community first-responder teams throughout our service
territories.
"Chesapeake Utilities' commitment to safety and continuous
improvement are on full display with this state-of-the-art training
facility," said Karen Chasez, mayor
of DeBary. "Having this type of
hands-on training in our area will help ensure first responders and
community partners have the resources they need to help keep our
community safe."
For more information about Safety Town or to inquire about
safety training opportunities, please email Tom Boursier, training coordinator,
at SafetyTownDeBary@chpk.com.
About Chesapeake Utilities Corporation
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation is a diversified energy
delivery company, listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE:CPK).
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation offers sustainable energy
solutions through its natural gas transmission and distribution,
electricity generation and distribution, propane gas distribution,
mobile compressed natural gas utility services and solutions and
other businesses. For more information,
visit www.chpk.com.
Media
Alexander Nye
Director, Strategic Communications
727.754.0136
ANye@chpk.com
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