The South Carolina Association of Municipal Power Systems held its eleventh annual Lineman Training Sessions on May 5 and 6. The highlight for most attendees was the lineman training competition.
The competition featured five events: cross arm change out, fuse replacement, hurt man rescue, knot tying, pole climbing and underground elbow termination. The events are timed and for following proper procedures.
"Through this competition, we are promoting safe work habits and proper procedures," commented Miriam Hair, the Municipal Association’s executive director. "This also supports one of the Association’s core missions of providing mutual aid during times of disaster."
Winners
May 5: Orangeburg Department of Public Utilities
Philip Reams
Brian Hayden
Chris Summers
May 6: City of Rock Hill
Ron Passmore
David Hope
City of Union
TJ Hopper
May 5: Laurens Commission of Public Works
Robbie Howard
May 6: Greer CPW
Jeremy Gossett
May 5: Greenwood Commissioners
of Public Works
Jason Shirley
May 6: City of Union
TJ Hopper
May 5: Easley Combined Utility System
Brian Bell
May 6: City of Rock Hill
Ron Passmore
May 5: City of Rock Hill
Jackie Helms
May 6: City of Rock Hill
Lawrence Brooks
May 5: Easley Combined Utility System
Darrell Grindstaff
May 6: City of Rock Hill
Lawrence Brooks