If your power is on in Agassiz-Harrison, you just might have Finley Fulford, age 6, to thank.
Fulford is not yet a certified power line technician, but he has all the makings of a fine lineman at the young age of six.
BC Hydro told The Observer one of their crews B次元官网网址� complete with their signature bucket truck B次元官网网址� recently paid a surprise visit to their youngest PLT. B.C. Hydro describes Fulford as B次元官网网址渨hip-smartB次元官网网址� and devoted to his craft. He has a long-established reputation with his neighbours, local BC Hydro employees and contractors.
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If you were to ask Fulford when his career started, heB次元官网网址檇 pinpoint it somewhere around age 3. The first power lines under his watch were made of Mega Bloks, later upgraded to Lego and sticks his granddad found in the yard.
To say Fulford is obsessed with all things BC Hydro would be an understatement. He watches YouTube videos of PLTs at work, keeps up with the news from B次元官网网址淧owerlineman MagazineB次元官网网址� and training his two younger siblings B次元官网网址� Henry, 4, and Charlotte, two-and-a-half B次元官网网址� as his apprentices.
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Finley even has his own workout regimen to keep those B次元官网网址渓ineman musclesB次元官网网址� in top form.
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As of publication, BC HydroB次元官网网址檚 accounts payable department says the cheques have yet to be distributed.
Over the years, Finley has amassed a collection of PLT gear donated by his fans and friends at BC Hydro. He can often be seen in full B次元官网网址渦niform,B次元官网网址� complete with a hard hat and vest.
Chelsea recalled a time Finley braved the cold to do his solemn duty as a PLT.
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Finley is home schooled, in part because his parents felt he was so bright heB次元官网网址檇 be bored by standard education.
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