Firefighters and EMS are often trained to handle a wide range of emergencies, including high frequency, low risk incidents such as roadside collisions and carbon monoxide alarms. However, farming emergencies pose a unique set of challenges due to their low frequency and high risk nature, which can be unpredictable and hazardous for both the victim and emergency responders.To better prepare for these situations, firefighters require extensive training and resources that are specific to the farming environment.

One program that prepares firefighters for agricultural emergencies is the Agriculture Rescue Training. The training is being held October 20-21 in Marshfield.

“This training covers the most common types of farm-related incidents such as tractor rollovers, grain bin rescues, and large animal technical rescues,” explains Kyle Koshalek, project manager at the National Farm Medicine Center.