Skills Showcased

Decatur County REMC Linemen Demonstrate Skills at Indiana Electric Cooperative
Lineman Rodeo
One team and four individual linemen from Decatur County REMC competed at the Indiana
Electric Cooperative Lineman Rodeo, held Aug. 22-23 in Danville.
The linemen competed in events that tested skills such as pole climbing, hurt man rescue and
safely changing electric line hardware. A total of 37 teams and 138 individuals from 28 Indiana
electric cooperatives competed in this year’s event.
Decatur County REMC brought home three awards:
Team Hurt Man Rescue, 2nd Place
Collin Crabtree, Evan Tallent, Joe Vanderbur
Score: 100 – Time: 2:29.97
Individual Apprentice Overall, 3rd Place
Caleb Litmer
Score: 300 – Time: 10:14.19
Apprentice Skill Climb, 3rd Place
Caleb Litmer
Score: 100 – Time: 06:09.97
The Indiana Electric Cooperative Lineman Rodeo recognizes and rewards excellence in safety,
skill and knowledge in the lineworker field. Official results from the 2024 Indiana Electric
Cooperative Lineman Rodeo will be posted at goiec.org/INLinemanRodeo.