Firefighters from across the Tri-States work to brush up on a few skills.
While October is Fire Prevention Awareness Month, local fire departments are focusing on less traditional aspects of their job.
With harvest season in full swing, the Tri-Township Fire Department spent Wednesday evening practicing grain bin rescues.
"This is equipment that we have. We don't get grain bins very often to train with, so when the opportunity arises, we take it,” said Assistant Chief Darren Smith with Tri-Township Fire Department.
Using special panels, they're able to dig a potential victim out of what feels like quicksand.