Lumbee River EMC’s own Cameron Clark proved once again that quick thinking and steady hands can make all the difference. Cameron took first place at this year’s Pole Top Rescue Competition, making him a back-to-back state champion!

Held at Nash Community College, the 2025 Pole Top Rescue brought together 25 electric cooperative lineworkers from across North Carolina to test their lifesaving skills. Each competitor faced the same high-stakes challenge: climb a 20-foot utility pole, safely lower an “unconscious” coworker (a 105-pound mannequin), and begin CPR—all while wearing more than 20 pounds of gear.

Cameron completed the life-saving scenario in an impressive 1 minute and 25 seconds, demonstrating the speed, precision, and commitment to safety that define Lumbee River EMC’s team.

Hosted biennially by North Carolina’s Electric Cooperatives, the event highlights the critical rescue skills all co-op lineworkers must master. To stay certified to work on cooperative power lines, lineworkers must be able to perform this same rescue scenario in under five minutes.

Please join us in congratulating Cameron Clark for his outstanding performance and for proudly representing Lumbee River EMC on the state stage. His determination and skill remind us that safety isn’t just part of the job, it’s the foundation of everything we do.