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2026 T&D World Lineworker Supplement: Line Wives

Thank you for participating in our "Support Squad" article for the 2026 T&D World Lineworker Supplement. Please answer the questions below and email photos of your family to Amy Fischbach at afischbach@endeavorb2b.com. We will email you a PDF of the story, which will appear in the September 2026 supplement, before it goes to press. Thank you!
1.What is your name, and what is your spouse's name, job title and company name and location?
2.How long have you been married and how did you meet?
3.Describe your spouse's career in the line trade (number of years as a lineworker and major roles and responsibilities, etc.)
4.What is it like to be married to a lineworker?
5.How do you feel when your spouse goes out on storm duty and how has that changed over the years?
6.How do you stay in touch with your spouse during storm duty, especially when there may not be a lot of cell phone coverage?
7.Talk about the support system for line families at your company or through social media groups. What are some key ways you are connecting with other line families?
8.What are some of the memorable moments of your spouse working in the line trade?
9.Do you have other relatives who work in the line trade, and if you have children, has it inspired them to also pursue a career as lineworkers? Why do you think it's often a family tradition?
10.What advice would you give to other spouses of lineworkers?
11.If you've been to the International Lineman's Rodeo Week or plan to go this year, what is it like for you to be around other line families and connect? What are some of your favorite memories from past Rodeos, and how does it feel for your family to be able to watch your spouse compete?
12.Do you have any other comments?