For the second part of the audio story, "Lighting the Way for the Line Trade," from the 2024 T&D World Lineworker Supplement, we are featuring more lineworkers who are making a difference in their communities.

By listening to the episode, you can learn about Chad Dubea, the founder of the Fallen Linemen Organization, who was recently inducted into the National Lineman Hall of Fame. You can also hear about Melissa Dawe, who is not only an apprentice lineworker, but also a volunteer firefighter. Finally, you can listen to how Paul Koehler and Jason Novak, journeymen lineworkers for Ameren Illinois, are raising money for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital through Climbin4kids. At the end of the episode, we feature an interview with Paul and Jason at the 2024 International Lineman's Expo and include ways you can donate your time and talents to support the causes and give back. Read the full story on the T&D World website.

Every year, the International Lineman's Rodeo Association (ILRA), in partnership with its sponsors, presents a free one-and-a-half day Lineman's Rodeo Safety and Training conference for attendees. This year, the speakers focused on the importance of staying hydrated, recognizing the dangers of heat stress and being situationally aware.

During this episode, you can hear from a few of the ILRA organizers and presenters of the 2024 conference. For more information, stay tuned to T&D World's website in the near future to view a photo gallery and videos from this event. Lineworkers, thanks for staying safe out in the field!

For the first part of our audio story, "Lighting the Way for the Line Trade," in our ICYMI series, we are featuring two volunteer projects involving lineworkers: Light Up Navajo, sponsored by the Navajo Tribal Utility Authority and American Public Power Association, and the NRECA electrification project in Guatemala.

By listening to this episode, you can hear how two lineworkers: Arthur William Muñoz of Salt River Project in Arizona and Billy Patterson of CKEnergy Electric Cooperative in Oklahoma donated their time and talents to help provide first-time power to communities both at home and overseas.

Stay tuned to Part 2 to hear the stories of Chad Dubea, Melissa Dawe, Jason Novak and Paul Koehler and how they are lighting the way for the line trade.

Stop by T&D World Booth #73 at this week's International Lineman's Expo to pick up your copy of the 2024 Lineworker Supplement to read this story or check it out online. Also, swing by the booth to participate in a live podcast recording, and we will feature you on a future episode. Line Life Podcast listeners, we look forward to seeing you in Kansas City for Rodeo Week!