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Arkport Firefighters Attend Grain Bin Rescue Training

October 06, 2025 | NEW YORK Courtesy of Arkport Fire Department, Correspondent

Photo by Arkport Fire DepartmentHands-on grain bin rescue practice at Howard Fire Hall.

Photo by Arkport Fire DepartmentDemonstrating how quickly a person can become trapped in grain.

Photo by Arkport Fire DepartmentThe “Great Wall of Rescue” system—vital equipment for grain bin emergencies.

Photo by Arkport Fire DepartmentMembers learning safe extrication techniques from grain entrapment.

This article is a direct street report from our correspondent and has not been edited by the 1st Responder newsroom.

ARKPORT, N.Y., Sept. 6, 2025 — Two members of the Arkport Fire Department participated in a grain bin rescue class hosted at the Howard Fire Hall on Saturday.

The Howard Fire Department recently acquired specialized grain bin rescue equipment through a grant, and as part of the program, offered a regional training session for neighboring departments. Grain bin rescues are rare but high-risk incidents, requiring both unique tools and specialized knowledge to perform safely.

Arkport Fire expressed appreciation to Howard Fire for the invitation and for hosting the class, calling the training a valuable resource for the area.

Courtesy of Arkport Fire DepartmentCorrespondent

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Arkport Firefighters Attend Grain Bin Rescue Training