The 32nd Annual International Lineman's Rodeo commenced at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 17, with a moment of silence for fallen linemen, convocation, national anthems and a fly over by the Heart of America Wing of the Commemorative Air Force.
The weather was clear, crisp and cool, as teams focused on doing their best in their respective events. Judges, with bright yellow Buckingham-sponsored vests, watched and timed events carefully, while families and friends cheered as the competitors climbed poles, threw rope and "rescued" hurt "men."
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].