FCC Chair Brendan Carr scales 1,800-foot broadcast tower in Alabama with maintenance crew: ‘America’s tower crews get the toughest jobs done’

Carr was joined by tower worker and combat veteran Hasani prior to the climb up the tower. Carr said that he was with Hasani's crew today, adding, "They're refitting this 1800-foot tower with an entirely new lighting system. I've had a chance to climb with crews a lot in my time on the commission. It's my first time climbing as chairman."

Hasani explained to Carr, "We're taking off the old lighting system and putting up a new lighting system on this 1800-foot tower. And it is an honor to have Chairman Carr here with us and willing to go up on the tower. That shows his bravery and his willingness to help us in the broadcast industry."

Carr said that many people think that their TV or smartphone just work without much going into the process. "Most people, they turn their smartphone on or turn their TV on they think it just works maybe on magic or pixie dust but it's hard work of Hasani and tower crews like his that get it done."

Carr scaled the 1,800-foot tower with the crew and posted footage of the job on X, and said, "America's tower crews get the toughest jobs done. Super grateful for their work."

A press release from Carr's office stated, "Chairman Carr has long championed the talent and dedication of America’s telecom and tower crews, and he has always welcomed the chance to highlight their important work."

Later in the day in Alabama, Carr planned on touring a local broadcast news station. He said, "I look forward to these visits and learning more about the contributions this broadcast TV station is making to its local community. I also look forward to engaging with public safety officials on areas where federal and state emergency management professionals can continue our important collaboration."