42 - ⚡️ Life on the Line: Chatting with a Lineman 🎙️

About this episode

The episode features a conversation with veteran lineman Doug Wales about the challenges and experiences in the lineman profession.

"Even fireman need heroes." In this episode, we sit down with Doug Wales, a veteran lineman, to discuss this high-voltage trade. We talk about the risks, the training, and what it takes not only to make it, but to stay in the industry. From climbing poles to battling major ice storms, find out what it takes to keep your lights on! 💡 If you'd like to connect with us, reach out! Email us at chatkjpodcast@gmail.com Intro and Outro music by #Uppbeat (free for creators): https://uppbeat.io/t/senshot/tribe License code: WL4BJGQWZBLMFS2T

People in this episode

Hosts: Kyle, Joel

Guest: Doug Wales

Topics covered

• lineman
• high-voltage trade
• risks
• training
• ice storms
• electricity

Keywords

• lineman
• electricity
• training
• risks
• ice storms
• high-voltage

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