Kim Elementary students visited Southeast Colorado Power Association (SECPA) for a field trip and had a great time. They learned all about the things linemen do every day, like putting a nut on an eye-bolt with thick rubber gloves, changing a fuse, and fixing a broken wire. The students also saw a lineman quickly climb an electric pole to demonstrate a rescue.
Our group really enjoyed climbing on a digger truck and checking out the levers. One of the favorite parts of the day was when the students got to show their strength by lifting a lineman up a pole with a rope. Last, but certainly not least, they got to see how a bucket truck is used on the job.
Thank you to the SECPA servicemen and linemen in La Junta for an amazing presentation, plus some yummy ice pops! We really enjoyed our field trip.
Author: Candi Nittler, Kim Elementary Teacher
