"Mayday" is traditionally known as an international distress signal. Sulphur Springs Valley Electric Cooperative (SSVEC) uses the term when one of their crew members needs medical attention while on the job.

On Thursday morning, SSVEC held its annual Mayday safety training in Sierra Vista to remind its crew members how to react when a colleague needs medical help.

"Our mission is to be safe, reliable, and affordable. In that order, safety is top, said CEO Jason Bowling.

Thursday's mayday drill simulated an unresponsive lineman stuck in a bucket because of heat stroke.

I think it's easier to find shade when you're on the ground. Unfortunately, when you're working up in a bucket, that's not always available. You may be working in direct sunlight, Steve Garate, Training and Development Ma

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