Focused on keeping farmers safe.
Our Grain Bin Rescue program provides life-saving equipment and training to first responders across our three-state territory. As bin storage increases, so does the risk of accidents. AgCountry is proud to donate grain bin rescue units to area fire departments to help support rural communities and promote farm safety.
What is Provided?
- 10 panels that pivot for different rescue situations
- Slide hammer
- Entry rescue kit (ropes, harnesses, masks, and much more)
- Access to a grain bin rescue training video
Requirements:
- Departments must serve a portion of our service area (see below for county list)
- No restrictions on size of fire department
- Selection is based on current department resources, geographic area served, and proximity to other grain bin rescue units in the area
Applicants must serve any of the following counties:
Minnesota: Becker, Beltrami, Big Stone, Chippewa, Clay, Clearwater, Douglas, Grant, Hubbard, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Koochiching, Lac Qui Parle, Lake of the Woods, Lincoln, Lyon, Mahnomen, Marshall, Meeker, Norman, Otter Tail, Pennington Polk, Pope, Red Lake, Redwood, Renville, Roseau, Stevens, Swift, Traverse, Todd, Wadena, Wilkin, Yellow Medicine
North Dakota: Barnes, Benson, Bottineau, Burke, Cass, Cavalier, Dickey, Divide, Eddy, Foster, Grand Forks, Griggs, LaMoure, McHenry, McKenzie, McLean, Mountrail, Nelson, Pembina, Pierce, Ramsey, Ransom, Renville, Richland, Rolette, Sargent, Sheridan, Steele, Stutsman, Towner, Traill, Walsh, Ward, Wells, Williams
Wisconsin: Clark, Forest, Langlade, Lincoln, Marathon, Oneida, Portage, Price, Taylor, Vilas, Waushara, Wood
