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Yahoo
31-03-2025
- General
- Yahoo
JEA lineworkers show off skills, take top honors in National Lineworkers Rodeo
Several lineworkers from JEA showed off their incredible talents and took home a number of awards in the process in the American Public Power Association's 23rd annual Public Power Lineworkers Rodeo in Roseville, CA. The annual rodeo is a series of events displaying skills and safe work practices of professional lineworkers. The events are judged based on the worker's ability, safety, neatness, work practices, equipment handling, and timely event completion. The National Lineworkers Rodeo has two levels of competition: apprentice and journeyman. Apprentice consists of workers who are newer to the trade, while journeyman have years of experience. Apprentice Ryan Kornegay took home several awards, including first in Overall Apprentice and Sidewalk Guy Installation and second in Lightning Arrester Jumper Replacement. Apprentice Noah Sapp took home first in Lightning Arrester Jumper Replacement and second in Sidewalk Guy Installation and the Obstacle Course events. JEA's journeyman team, consisting of David Hicken, Caleb Macabitas, and Cody Stokes, finished second in the Overall Journeyman Team category and third in the Double Dead End Bell Change Out and Hurtman Rescue events. According to JEA spokesperson, 52 utilities from across the nation fielded competitors in the apprentice and journeyman competitions from community-owned electric utilities. 'We are proud of our lineworkers, particularly knowing how hard they trained for this competition. The apprentices and teams showed their skills in competition, but these events go beyond that. It's also about showcasing their training, safety, and sharing appreciation for the craft,' said JEA CEO and Managing Director Vickie Cavey.
TAG 91.1
04-02-2025
- Sport
- TAG 91.1
H.H. Sheikh Mohammed witnesses UAE SWAT Challenge competitions
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, attended the UAE SWAT Challenge in Al Ruwayyah on Tuesday. He witnessed teams competing in the 'High Tower Challenge' on the fourth day of the event, one of five main competitions in the world's largest tactical and special forces challenge. This year's event has broken participation records, with 105 teams from 46 countries across six continents vying for top honours. During his visit, Sheikh Mohammed observed the tactical teams' impressive skills and was briefed on their specialized training aimed at improving their professional abilities to overcome diverse challenges. He praised the Ministry of Interior for organizing the event and commended Dubai Police for its successful hosting and coordination. Sheikh Mohammed also met with the leaders of the tactical teams, lauding their performances and emphasizing the vital role their work plays in ensuring community safety and responding to specialized situations. In recognition of the event's success, Sheikh Mohammed received the 'Challenge Shield' from Lieutenant General Abdulla Khalifa Al Marri, Commander in Chief of Dubai Police, and an official certificate acknowledging the UAE SWAT Challenge's entry into the Guinness World Records for having the largest number of countries in a special forces competition. His Highness also met with the Dubai Police Women's Team, praising their dedication and recognizing the valuable contributions of women to the nation's progress in all fields. The UAE SWAT Challenge features five main events: Tactical Operations, Assault Challenge, Officer Rescue, High Tower Challenge, and the Obstacle Course. The challenge promotes global expertise exchange, allowing teams to learn best practices in rapid response operations while assessing their readiness for tactical scenarios. Mohammed bin Rashid witnesses part of the UAE SWAT Challenge 2025 organised by the Ministry of Interior and hosted by Dubai Police, in presence of Mansoor bin Mohammed. — Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) February 4, 2025
Dubai Eye
04-02-2025
- Sport
- Dubai Eye
H.H. Sheikh Mohammed witnesses UAE SWAT Challenge competitions
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, attended the UAE SWAT Challenge in Al Ruwayyah on Tuesday. He witnessed teams competing in the 'High Tower Challenge' on the fourth day of the event, one of five main competitions in the world's largest tactical and special forces challenge. This year's event has broken participation records, with 105 teams from 46 countries across six continents vying for top honours. During his visit, Sheikh Mohammed observed the tactical teams' impressive skills and was briefed on their specialized training aimed at improving their professional abilities to overcome diverse challenges. He praised the Ministry of Interior for organizing the event and commended Dubai Police for its successful hosting and coordination. Sheikh Mohammed also met with the leaders of the tactical teams, lauding their performances and emphasizing the vital role their work plays in ensuring community safety and responding to specialized situations. In recognition of the event's success, Sheikh Mohammed received the 'Challenge Shield' from Lieutenant General Abdulla Khalifa Al Marri, Commander in Chief of Dubai Police, and an official certificate acknowledging the UAE SWAT Challenge's entry into the Guinness World Records for having the largest number of countries in a special forces competition. His Highness also met with the Dubai Police Women's Team, praising their dedication and recognizing the valuable contributions of women to the nation's progress in all fields. The UAE SWAT Challenge features five main events: Tactical Operations, Assault Challenge, Officer Rescue, High Tower Challenge, and the Obstacle Course. The challenge promotes global expertise exchange, allowing teams to learn best practices in rapid response operations while assessing their readiness for tactical scenarios. Mohammed bin Rashid witnesses part of the UAE SWAT Challenge 2025 organised by the Ministry of Interior and hosted by Dubai Police, in presence of Mansoor bin Mohammed. — Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) February 4, 2025
