Making a difference: 60 fire crews get life-saving grain rescue tools
DES MOINES, Iowa, Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Rural communities continue to face hazards associated with working in and around grain structures. In 2022 alone, there were at least 42 grain entrapments – the highest number in over a decade – resulting in 15 fatalities1. To help prevent tragic accidents and deaths, Nationwide and its partners are providing life-saving grain rescue tubes and training to 60 fire departments across rural America through its 2023 Grain Bin Safety campaign.
- In 2022 alone, there were at least 42 grain entrapments – the highest number in over a decade – resulting in 15 fatalities1.
- To help prevent tragic accidents and deaths, Nationwide and its partners are providing life-saving grain rescue tubes and training to 60 fire departments across rural America through its 2023 Grain Bin Safety campaign.
- "Visit our Grain Bin Safety page to find educational resources and tools to help maintain grain quality and prevent accidents.
- Nationwide is continuing to work with partners throughout the year to provide additional grain rescue tubes and training sessions to fire departments in need.