LISBON Organizers say there are still openings available for those wishing to participate in a training program designed to help first responders and farmers reduce the growing number of grain bin entrapment incidents in Ohio.
The free, hands-on session, known as Grain C.A.R.T. (Comprehensive Agricultural Rescue Trailer) training, will be held this Saturday at the Columbiana County Fairgrounds. The program is a collaborative effort between the Ohio State University Extension and the Ohio Fire Academy.
The Grain C.A.R.T. is a state-of-the-art mobile training unit designed to simulate real-life grain entrapment scenarios. It was developed to help rural rescue teams increase their knowledge and skills when responding to agricultural emergencies.
The training program provides first res