Region 8 is a farming community and emergency responders work to be prepared for any situation. A news release issued by Nationwide said they have awarded grain bin rescue tubes and training to 34 fire departments across the country, one of them the Trumann Fire Department. Trumann Assistant Fire Chief Richard Mabe said tools like this are about being prepared. “For us, we haven’t had many grain bin accidents,” Mabe said. “But it’s good to have something like this if you need it. It’s about being prepared.” Mabe said this won’t be used for the Trumann community alone. He said they’ll answer the call wherever they’re needed. “If needed, we can load ours up to go and help another community,” Mabe said. “We can be a part of mutual aide. Time is valuable when you’re dealing with an emergency.”