Fountaintown Fire was first to the scene of a successful grain bin rescue Wednesday.
Just after 3 p.m., Fountaintown Fire Department was dispatched to the scene. They were notified that the patient was conscious and alert, but unable to free legs from the grain entrapment. About a half-hour later, the grain rescue tube was placed and grain was being removed. and by just after 4 p.m., the patient was extricated from the grain bin unharmed.
The fire department stated in a social media post that it was a great example of training for different situations, as firefighters were able to put to use the skills they just trained on the previous weekend.
Greenfield Fire Territory, Sugar Creek Township Fire Department, Morristown Volunteer Fire Department and the Shelbyville Fire Department provided mutual aid.
Indiana Gov. Braun declares state of disaster emergency for 63 Indiana counties
Gov. Braun unveils Indiana’s exhibit for the National Mall during The Great American State Fair
Putnam County dodges severe impact from Wednesday storms
Nominations now open for farmers and ranchers to serve on USDA Farm Service Agency county committees
CBP officers in Indianapolis seize counterfeit FIFA World Cup 2026 merchandise
Putnam County Hospital earns CMS Five-Star Rating for fourth consecutive year
