Now News “CHS Seeds for Stewardship” Funds Fire & Rescue CHS Larsen Cooperative helps protect local firefighters and community members “CHS Seeds for Stewardship” funds are going back into the communities where CHS Larsen Cooperative does business to protect local firefighters and community members, build stronger rural communities and support ag education. Through CHS Country Operations' Seeds for Stewardship, Dale Fire & Rescue is receiving $2,800 and Clayton Fire Rescue is getting $2,176 from CHS Larsen Cooperative. Dale Fire & Rescue will be using these funds to purchase a grain bin rescue system and Clayton Fire Rescue will be purchasing rescue saws. “CHS Larsen Cooperative has a close working relationship with both these fire departments,” says David Neal, general manager, CHS Larsen Cooperative. “From time to time, we have the departments come to our locations to practice rescues and do walkthroughs with our staff, so they have a better understanding of our
Chris Tews (left) and Robert Wilkins (right) of the Dale Fire Department accept a check from Matt McHugh (center), CHS Larsen Cooperative safety leader, with the funds to be used for the purchase of a grain rescue system.
business,” Neal explains. “Having this equipment will definitely help the departments provide an increased level of service to our communities and facilities in the area.” Making the purchase of a grain
bin rescue system will provide a centrally located resource that can be quickly deployed to help save lives in the community. There are several large farming operations that grow, harvest, transport and store crops onsite in Readfield. The bulk materials present unique challenges to emergency services, and this equipment can help rescue personnel conduct their jobs safely and more efficiently than they can today. Dale Fire & Rescue also borders other farming communities that would benefit from having a portable coffer dam and grain evacuation system readily available. continued on pg. 64
Left: Ryan Jones (center) and Tony Seelow (right) of CHS Larsen Cooperative present a check to Scott Rieckmann (left), director of public safety for Clayton Fire Rescue, with the funds slated to be used for purchasing rescue saws. BC�T October 63
