Dorchester County Fire Rescue Receives Donation of Grain Bin Rescue Equipment

Press Release

Dorchester County Fire Rescue (DCFR) is proud to announce the generous donation of grain bin rescue equipment from the Dorchester County Farm Bureau. This donation marks a significant step forward in ensuring the safety of both farmers and first responders. 

Grain bin accidents are a serious concern in agricultural communities, and the addition of this specialized equipment will enhance DCFR’s ability to respond to these emergencies. Since receiving the equipment, all full time, part time, and volunteer staff were provided training opportunities by the Clemson University Agricultural Sciences Department and the Clemson Extension Service. This training allowed rescuers to safely and realistically train in a live grain environment, which is difficult to accomplish otherwise.

“On behalf of Dorchester County Fire Rescue, I’d like to thank Dorchester County Farm Bureau for their contribution of $5,000 as well as their efforts to secure an additional $2,000 from their industry partners. We also appreciate Hutto Ace Hardware for their donation of hand tools for our use in this effort,” said Dorchester County Fire Chief Tres Atkinson. “This equipment will undoubtedly make a significant difference in our ability to respond to emergencies quickly and effectively, and we are deeply grateful to all of our partners for their support.”

The primary grain rescue equipment will be staged at Rescue 424 at the Indian Field Station which will allow rapid response to accidents in areas where the majority of grain bins are located. Additional grain rescue equipment will also be located in the Reevesville and Grover Stations.

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