–Pictured Left to Right: Chris Staub, Jim Stanford, Todd Wycoff, and Bryce Garner\nSTAFFORD COUNTY, Kan. – The Stafford County Fire Department has recently enhanced its life-saving capabilities through a generous donation from Corteva Agriscience and Pioneer Seeds. These leading agricultural companies contributed funds as part of their Community Betterment Program.\nThe funds were specifically allocated to procure crucial grain bin rescue equipment. This specialized gear is vital for safely extracting individuals trapped within grain bins, a high-risk scenario that can occur during farming operations. \nTo ensure rapid response and widespread coverage across the county, the newly acquired grain bin rescue equipment will be strategically housed at the Seward fire station. This location was chosen for its central position in the northern part of Stafford County, allowing firefighters to quickly reach incidents. The Stafford County Fire Department expressed its gratitude for the donation, emphasizing that this equipment will significantly improve their ability to protect the lives of farmers and agricultural workers.

Corteva Agriscience and Pioneer Seeds Partner with Stafford County Fire Department to Keep Producers Safe

Corteva Agriscience and Pioneer Seeds have donated funds to the Stafford County Fire Department in Kansas as part of their Community Betterment Program to purchase grain bin rescue equipment. The equipment will be housed at the Seward fire station to improve response times and enhance safety for farmers and agricultural workers during high-risk grain bin incidents.