Linemen from Oklahoma Gas and Electric (OG&E), a company that provides electrical services to much of Seminole County, showcased their skills in a weekend event.

The top fifteen qualifying OG&E linemen competed on the global stage showcasing their skill and grit at the 2025 International Lineman’s Rodeo, held over the weekend at the Overland Park Convention Center & National Agriculture Center & Hall of Fame in Bonner Springs, Kansas.

Drake Hirst, an OG&E apprentice, placed second in the Apprentice Pole Climb-a challenging event requiring line workers to scale a pole while carrying eggs in a basket and in their mouth. Hirst along with other competitors trained for months to prepare for the events showcasing safety, skill, and speed.

The International Lineman’s Rodeo is the premier competition of its kind, drawing more than 300 teams and 450 apprentices from across the globe.

Events such as pole climbing and Hurtman rescue provide linemen with an opportunity to demonstrate the precision and safety practices essential to their work in the field.

About OG&E OG&E, a subsidiary of OGE Energy Corp., provides our customers in Oklahoma and western Arkansas with the safe, reliable electricity needed to power their businesses and homes with some of the nation’s lowest electric rates. We are committed to generating and delivering electricity, protecting the environment, and providing excellent service to approximately 909,000 customers. Our employees live, work, and volunteer in the communities we serve. Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram.