Marion County Farm Bureau Donated Life-Saving Equipment to a Local Fire Department - Kentucky Farm Bureau

Marion County Farm Bureau Donated Life-Saving Equipment to a Local Fire Department

 

At the monthly meeting in March, Marion County Farm Bureau donated a turtle tube grain rescue sleeve to the Loretto Volunteer Fire Department. We hope it will never have to be used, but in the event of a grain accident it can be a lifesaving tool.

 

Pictured from left to right:  Daniel Mattingly, Vice President, Marion County Farm Bureau, Tory Hardin, Loretto Fire Department, Timmy Jones, President, Marion County Farm Bureau, Bobby Joe Mudd, Loretto Fire Department. 

 

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