Parker Ellert (middle) is stuck in grain, while Parkland College instructor Scott Weston and Melville firefighter Brittany Schofer attempt to rescue him using a cylindrical cofferdam. Once enough grain has been removed from the cylinder, it will be safe to pull Ellert out. The demonstration showed area fire departments how to safely extract farmers stuck in grain bins or in grain plants. Photo by Jason G. Antonio

Area firefighters have a better understanding of how to rescue farmers trapped in grain thanks to a one-of-a-kind simulator that lets them practise the proper rescue techniques. Parkland College, the […]

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