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Iowa Ag Rescue School Details
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This dynamic two-day event is designed to equip firefighters, first responders, and agricultural safety teams with the skills and confidence to tackle the unique challenges of agricultural emergencies.

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Through hands-on training and real-world simulations, participants will engage with complex scenarios, from grain bin rescues to machinery extrications, preparing them to respond effectively and save lives.

Classes Offered

  •  Ag Machinery Rescue: Learn extrication techniques, trauma care, and chemical safety for heavy farm equipment incidents

  • High-Angle Rescue in Agricultural Environments: Focus on advanced rigging, patient packaging, and elevated platform rescues.

  •  Grain Bin Rescue: Master grain bin safety, victim extrication, and survival strategies through real-world simulations.  

  • ATV/UTV Fire Operations & Safety: Gain the skills to operate ATVs/UTVs safely and effectively during wildland fire and rescue operations.  Earn your RED Certification from Iowa DNR.

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COMPLETE REGISTRATION BY 3/15 HERE

In-Depth Class Details

1. Ag Machinery Rescue

This comprehensive training program focuses on enhancing safety and preparedness within the agricultural community. Participants will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively respond to a wide range of farm-related emergencies.

 

Key Learning Objectives:

  • Incident Command: Understand and apply the principles of incident command to effectively manage farm emergencies.

  • Trauma Care: Learn to assess, stabilize, and provide initial care for patients with farm-related injuries, including those resulting from tractor rollovers, equipment entrapments, and chemical exposures.

  • Equipment Extrication: Develop practical skills in safely and effectively extricating patients from farm equipment such as grain augers, combines, PTOs and tractors.

  • Chemical Safety: Identify and mitigate the hazards associated with various farm chemicals and materials. Develop plans for responding to chemical spills and exposures.

  • Fire Safety: Learn to recognize and respond to different types of farm fires, including those involving equipment, structures, and crops.

  • Animal Emergencies: Understand the potential hazards associated with livestock and learn how to respond to animal-related emergencies.

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Benefits of Participation:

  • Enhance farm safety and reduce the risk of injuries and fatalities.

  • Improve response times and effectiveness in emergency situations.

  • Develop essential skills for patient care and equipment extrication.

  • Increase confidence in handling farm-related emergencies.

  • Foster a culture of safety and preparedness within the farm community.

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PPE Required:

  • Turnout gear including safety glasses. Extrication gloves are acceptable.

2. Grain Bin Rescue

This course will utilize our state of the art grain bin simulator designed with cut and lock out

station. The course is designed to give students knowledge of grain bin design and structure as

well as inherent dangers involved in working with and around these structures and equipment

related to grain handling and movement. Emphasis will be on safe rescue techniques for

personnel when faced with grain bin entrapments. The content will meet NFPA 1006 and NFPA

1670 requirements.

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Protective Clothing Required:

Participants must furnish approved helmet, turnout gear or coveralls, eye protection, gloves and boots for this class. Dress for all weather conditions.

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Instructors: Professional Rescue Innovations and Fire Service Training Bureau, Staff

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Objectives:

1. Sizing up existing and potential conditions at grain engulfment incidents.

2. Identifying probable victim locations and survivability.

3. Protecting a victim during extrication or disentanglement.

4. Packaging of a victims or victims.

5. Procedures for treating crush injuries or crush syndrome.

6. Performing extrication and disentanglement operations involving packaging, treating, and removing victims trapped in machinery through the use of power tools.

  • Using a real grain bin

  • Removing victims out of grain bin from start to finish of a scene

  • Getting equipment to work area with elevated and non elevated platform

  • Performing grain bin cuts

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PPE Requirements:

  • Long pants and shirt, safety glasses, gloves (extrication preferred), helmets, and steel/composite toed boots required.

  • Harnesses and tyvek suits will be provided

3. High-Angle Rescue in Agricultural Environments

This specialized course focuses on developing the skills and knowledge necessary to perform high-angle rescues in unique agricultural settings. Participants will learn to assess and address the specific challenges presented by grain bins, OSHA cages, and elevated agricultural platforms.

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Key Learning Objectives:

  • Scenario Analysis: Analyze complex rescue scenarios in agricultural environments, considering factors such as victim location, access points, and potential hazards.

  • Advanced Rigging Techniques: Master advanced rigging techniques, including change of direction systems, multi-point anchor systems, and patient packaging for agricultural rescues.

  • Practical Application: Gain hands-on experience with real-world scenarios, including rescues from grain bins, OSHA cages, and other elevated structures.

  • Safety Considerations: Prioritize the safety of rescuers, victims, and bystanders throughout all phases of the rescue operation.

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This course will cover:

  • Theoretical Foundations: Physics of rope systems, hazard identification, and patient assessment.

  • Practical Skills: Hands-on training in rigging techniques, patient packaging, and rescue procedures.

  • Scenario-Based Training: Real-world simulations of agricultural rescue scenarios. 

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PPE Requirements:

  • Harnesses, helmets, and gloves will be available for participant use (Bring your departments if possible)

  • Safety toe boots and safety glasses are required

4. Wildland Fire ATV/UTV Operations

Master the safe and effective use of ATVs/UTVs in wild land fire operations. This training program will equip you with the knowledge and skills to operate ATVs/UTVs safely and effectively on the fire line.

 

Course Objectives:

  1. Conduct thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections of ATVs/UTVs to identify and address potential mechanical issues.

  2. Demonstrate the ability to properly load, unload, and secure ATVs/UTVs for safe transportation.

  3. Customize ATVs/UTVs for fireline use by selecting and installing appropriate fire-specific equipment.

  4. Select, utilize, and maintain appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while operating ATVs/UTVs in a wildland fire environment.

  5. Perform safe and effective winching, towing, and recovery of ATVs/UTVs in challenging terrain and situations.

  6. Utilize ATVs/UTVs effectively for fire line maintenance and repair tasks, such as road building, water delivery, and equipment transport.

  7. Demonstrate safe and proficient operation of ATVs/UTVs in various terrains, including hills, slopes, and challenging obstacles.

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Requirements:

  • Participants need to bring their departments UTV/ATV to participate in the class

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Weather permitting live fire grass land burn will occur

5.  Confined Space Rescue in Agricultural Environments

This class focuses on the critical skills and knowledge necessary for safely entering and rescuing individuals from confined spaces, with a particular emphasis on agricultural environments.

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Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

  1. Identify and describe the characteristics and hazards associated with a variety of agricultural confined spaces, including manure pits, grain bins, silos, and wells.

  2. Explain the principles of confined space entry procedures, including permit requirements, atmospheric monitoring, and the roles and responsibilities of entry teams.

  3. Select and utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) for confined space entry, including respiratory protection, harnesses, and chemical suits.

  4. Demonstrate proficiency in basic rescue techniques, including patient packaging, extrication, and the use of specialized equipment such as tripods, winches, and retrieval systems.

  5. Participate in simulated confined space entry and rescue operations, effectively applying learned techniques and adhering to safety protocols.

  6. Develop a basic confined space entry plan for a given scenario, including hazard identification, entry procedures, and emergency response protocols.

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PPE Requirements:

  • Safety toe boots and safety glasses, long pants and long sleeve shirt are required

  • Harness, helmets, and gloves will be provided for participants (Bring your departments if possible)

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