Fire Crews Stage Daring Grain Silo Rescue Drill Near Shrewton
Firefighters from across Wiltshire went full throttle during a high-stakes training exercise at a grain facility close to Shrewton.
Man Falls in Grain Silo – Firefighters Move Fast
Wilton Fire Station were first on the scene after reports of a man plummeting from a ladder inside a massive grain silo. They swiftly set up safety zones and command posts to take control of the tense operation.
High-Tech Rescue Squad to the Rescue
Westlea Fire Station’s specialist technical rescue team teamed up with crews from Salisbury Fire Station. Using an aerial ladder platform, they expertly hauled the “casualty” to safety from the depths of the silo.
Cross-Station Drill Sharpens Rescue Skills
The drill, hosted by Trinity Grain Ltd, forms part of ongoing joint training exercises aiming to prepare fire crews for complex rescue jobs.
Wilton Fire Station gave a big shout-out to Trinity Grain for letting them use the site for this essential practice.
