Mid-State Technical College, in partnership with the National Farm Medicine Center, Pittsville Fire Company and a host of sponsors, is offering a two-day Agriculture Rescue Training event on Oct. 23-24 just outside Marshfield. Emergency responders from across Wisconsin are invited to register by Oct. 15. Space is limited.
Why this training matters
- Farming ranks among the most hazardous occupations. Agricultural workers are eight times more likely to die on the job than the average U.S. worker.
- Farm-related rescue incidents (low-frequency, high-risk) demand specialized skills that go beyond standard EMT and rescue training.
“The program is designed for emergency medical technicians and rescue personnel to supplement basic emergency training,” said Pittsville Fire Chief Jerry Minor. “We use specific farm-incident situations, while providing ‘take-home-and-use’ information.”
Program highlights
- Evening of expert presentations addressing common farm-rescue scenarios.
- Full day of hands-on workshops covering: equipment extrication; tractor rollover rescue; grain bin rescue; and manure pit/confined-space rescue (new this year).
“The more training opportunities you can give your people, the more comfortable they will be during an emergency,” said Brenda Hudak Mid-State Technical College – Workforce and Professional Development consultant. “This program identifies the hazards for them.”
Local support and sponsorship
This year’s training has received generous support from numerous local businesses and individuals including:
- Life Link III
- Heiman’s Holsteins
- Heeg Farms Inc.
- Central Wood Fire and Rescue Services Association (providing instructors, tools and expertise)
Register
Space is limited. Please register by Oct. 15.
Contact Brenda Hudak (715-422-5339) or Jerry Minor (715-884-6514 or 715-459-7022, or email pfd911@tds.net).
For additional information, visit the training event page.
Past participants have expressed enthusiasm after attending the training, Minor said, with the majority stating that the training will help their department better respond to agricultural incidents.
These videos provide an overview of what participants can expect.
NOTE: Media coverage of the event is welcome, Minor said. The program offers compelling visuals and human-interest angles.
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