Grain Bin Rescue Training

2031 13 - 12 1/2 Avenue,Cameron WI 54822

23 October, 2021

Description

Grain Bin Rescue Training ANNOUNCEMENT Over the past several years, Barron County has experienced several fatalities due to silo and grain bin entrapments. To support emergency response efforts, Emergency Services of Barron County is hosting a no-cost Grain Bin Rescue training for all area responders. OVERVIEW This four (4) hour training reviews grain bin rescue, responder safety, patient safety, and extrication techniques. Training will include an onsite grain bin (mounted to trailer) for hands-on practical scenarios. TOPICS INCLUDED Confined SpaceLockout/TagoutGrain Bin EntryCompartment SyndromeAnchor PointsHands-On ScenariosCLASSES HELD To accommodate scheduling, one class will be held from 8:00am to 12:00pm and another (identical class) will be held from 1:00pm to 5:00pm. WHO SHOULD ATTEND Any responder (fire, ems, law, air medical, first responder, etc) that could respond to a grain bin entrapment. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Attendees are encouraged to bring a harness, helmet, glasses, gloves, and hearing protection if you have them. If not, extras will be available. Firefighters should bring bunker gear. Departments are also encouraged to bring their own rescue equipment (rescue panels, cutting saws, etc). Training will be outside so please dress accordingly. TRAINING SPONSORSHIP This course is sponsored by the Northwest Wisconsin Healthcare Emergency Readiness Coalition (HERC).