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1Best friends Michael Rangel and Tucker Redden, both 6 years old, were
doing what boys do—playing on Michael’s backyard swing set. Across the
fence, Richard Herrera was doing what Atmos Energy technicians do—
advising Michael’s dad, Mike, about an issue with his water heater. Suddenly,
Tucker came racing from the backyard in a panic with blood on his hands.
Little Michael was caught in a tube slide with a cord tightening around his
neck. Bleeding from his mouth and unconscious, Michael’s situation was
dire. Quickly, Mike and Richard went into action. As Mike pushed his son
up from the bottom of the slide, Richard pulled him out from the top.
Richard cut the rope around Michael’s neck and administered CPR until
paramedics came. Today Michael is fine. He and Tucker are buddies for life,
and in their eyes, Richard Herrera is an Atmos Energy superhero.
2Partners in safety, Brian Martens, a former fire chief and now Atmos
Energy’s manager of public affairs in Colorado, and Chief Mark Quick of the
Durango Fire & Rescue Authority share the same number-one priority of
keeping the community safe. Atmos Energy maintains close relationships with
first-responders in our communities to keep them informed about our
natural gas system and to coordinate response plans if an emergency arises.
3Dressed for success and personal safety, Atmos Energy technicians are ready for any situation. Whether
it’s working in closed, confined, underground spaces or dealing with heavy equipment and busy thoroughfares,
our service technicians can suit up and create a safe environment for themselves, their fellow employees and
everyone around them.
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