Madisonville Fire Department utilizes new grain bin rescue equipment - Kentucky Farm Bureau

Madisonville Fire Department utilizes new grain bin rescue equipment

 

Madisonville Fire Department joined other local fire departments recently for a grain bin rescue training, put on by Calhoun's Feed Service. The equiptment used for this training was donated by the Hopkins County Farm Bureau to emphasize the importance of safety for the Kentucky farming community. 

 

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