Due to the nature of the job, linemen often have to work long hours away from their families. Because they can't bring their children to the job sites, their families rarely get to see what their loved ones do for a living. The International Lineman's Rodeo, however, allows apprentices and journeymen linemen to showcase their skills in front of their friends and families.
Oftentimes, competitor's entire families will travel--sometimes great distances--to Kansas City to support their favorite competitors. The following photo gallery is dedicated to these families, who support their linemen even when they're away from home and working in severe weather to keep the lights on.
About the Author
Amy Fischbach
Electric Utilities Operations
Amy Fischbach is the Field Editor for T&D World magazine and manages the Electric Utility Operations section. She is the host of the Line Life Podcast, which celebrates the grit, courage and inspirational teamwork of the line trade. She also works on the annual Lineworker Supplement and the Vegetation Management Supplement as well as the Lineman Life and Lineman's Rodeo News enewsletters. Amy also covers events such as the Trees & Utilities conference and the International Lineman's Rodeo. She is the past president of the ASBPE Educational Foundation and ASBPE and earned her bachelor's and master's degrees in journalism from Kansas State University. She can be reached at [email protected].