Electrical safety devices do different jobs. A GFCI helps protect people from electric shock caused by current flowing where it should not. An AFCI helps reduce fire risk by detecting dangerous arcing in wiring and connected equipment. For many Sarasota and Manatee County homes, the safest approach is not choosing between GFCI and AFCI protection. It is understanding where both protections are appropriate, how older systems may fall short, and when a licensed electrician shou