SCE Teams Shine at International Lineman's Rodeo

Awards include first place in Journeyman Pole Climb; third in Hurt Man Rescue.
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SCE Teams Shine at International Lineman's Rodeo

Awards include first place in Journeyman Pole Climb; third in Hurt Man Rescue.
Joseph Foulk
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Nine journeyman teams and nine apprentices represented Southern California Edison and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 47 at the International Lineman's Rodeo in Overland Park, Kansas earlier this month. Several senior SCE executives also made the trip to cheer the teams on. Competitors earned the right to show off their skills on the trade's biggest stage with strong performances at SCE's own Lineman's Rodeo in August. We hope you enjoy the accompanying video and photos of the event.

Now in its 38th year, the International Lineman's Rodeo has grown to include 500 teams of journeymen and apprentices.
Now in its 38th year, the International Lineman's Rodeo has grown to include 200 journeyman teams and 300 apprentices.

Teams compete in Hurtman Rescue (pictured), Pole Climb, Best of the Best and "mystery" events.
Journeyman teams and apprentices compete in Hurt Man Rescue (pictured), Pole Climb and "mystery" events.

Celebrating the SCE/IBEW Local 47 team’s victory in the Pole Climb competition are (l-r) SCE President and CEO Steven Powell; SCE Executive Vice President of Operations Jill Anderson; competitors Brandon Gloria, Kyle Vanderpool and David Angove; SCE Vice President of Distribution Paul Grigaux; and Colin Lavin, business manager for IBEW Local 47.
Celebrating the SCE/IBEW Local 47 team’s victory in the Pole Climb competition are (l-r) SCE President and CEO Steven Powell; SCE Executive Vice President of Operations Jill Anderson; competitors Kyle Vanderpool, Brandon Gloria and David Angove; SCE Vice President of Distribution Paul Grigaux; and Colin Lavin, business manager of IBEW Local 47.

SCE's Jacob Gilmer finished second in the Investor Owned Utility Apprentice division and fifth in Apprentice Best of the Best.
SCE's Jacob Gilmer finished second in the Investor Owned Utility Apprentice division and fifth in Apprentice Best of the Best.

Southern California Edison is a sponsor of the International Lineman's Rodeo.
Southern California Edison is a sponsor of the International Lineman's Rodeo.

See the complete list of winners here.

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