The Parsons Fire Department – Labette County Fire District #9 is among 60 winners nationwide to receive a grain rescue tube and training this year.

 Nationwide Insurance's Grain Bin Safety campaign provided the equipment to the P-F-D and other fire departments in 32 states. At least 7 lives have been saved thanks to these resources.

Last year, there were at least 42 grain entrapments across rural America, resulting in 15 fatalities the highest number in more than a decade.

One other Kansas fire department located in Longford, near Abilene, also received these resources.