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Grain Bin Rescue Tech Saves Lives | Joplin News
Freistatt Fire Department just got life-saving grain bin rescue gear — a specialized tube and auger donated by Specialty Risk Insurance — plus critical training from Dan Neenan of the National Education Center for Agricultural Safety. Worth $6,000, this equipment and training prepares firefighters to rescue victims trapped or submerged in grain bins — a deadly scenario where every second counts. Neenan’s team has already trained 48 departments, 17 funded through Nationwide’s Grain Bin Safety Week, all working toward the goal of zero grain bin deaths. This gear is vital for rural communities…
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