Condit's Toyota to hold workshop for area's first responders

NEWTON - Condit’s Toyota World of Newton is inviting all first responders from throughout Sussex County to a workshop session to learn how to distinguish hybrid vehicles from traditional gasoline vehicles and how to disable the electrical systems so they will be safe to proceed with rescuing victims. The electrical systems in a hybrid vehicle could deliver as much as 650 volts, Police, fire and first-aid departments may register for the workshop by calling 973-383-0200. The workshop will be held early in the new year. “As the dealer in the leading hybrid vehicle”, noted Chris Dexter, general manager, “we want to make sure Sussex County’s finest are trained correctly to protect themselves as well as any driver involved in a collision.” Condit’s Toyota World is located on Rte. 206, just north of downtown Newton at the Rte. 94 junction.