Russellville-Lohman firefighters get safety lessons on natural gas

Dennis Bennett, Ameren Missouri supervisor of damage prevention and public awareness for gas operations, demonstrates how to operate a natural gas meter for firefighters with the Russellville-Lohman Fire Protection District.
Dennis Bennett, Ameren Missouri supervisor of damage prevention and public awareness for gas operations, demonstrates how to operate a natural gas meter for firefighters with the Russellville-Lohman Fire Protection District.

Ameren Missouri's Dennis Bennett provided natural gas safety training Monday to about 25 members of the Russellville-Lohman Fire Protection District.

The district is a volunteer department serving Russellville, Lohman, Corticelli, High Point, Enon, Scrivner and portions of unincorporated Cole County.

Bennett offered tips for recognizing and responding safely to a natural gas leak to emergency responders, excavators and community groups throughout the state.

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