Livestock Emergency Response Training

Ohio emergency responders, local officials, and volunteer firefighters are invited to attend specialized, hands-on agricultural rescue training sessions during the upcoming Farm Science Review at the Molly Caren Agricultural Center.

Sponsored by Ohio Farm Bureau, Nationwide, the Ohio Federation of Soil and Water Conservation Districts, and the Ohio State University CFAES Ag Safety Program, these interactive workshops equip first responders with critical skills to navigate complex farm emergencies. In addition to the sessions, agricultural safety experts will be available on-site throughout the Farm Science Review event.

Training Schedule & Highlights

  • Manure Pit Rescue and Confined Space Training
    • When: Tuesday, Sept. 22 | 3 – 6 p.m.
    • Where: Soil & Water Conservation Park, at the corner of Beef Steet and Friday Avenue
    • Presenter: Dan Neenan, Director, National Education Center for Agricultural Safety
    • Focus: Hazards of working around manure storage, air quality monitoring, and using body harnesses, lifelines, and retrieval equipment to conduct safe rescues in confined spaces.
  • Livestock Transportation and Bovine Emergency Training
    • When: Wednesday, Sept. 23 | 3 – 6 p.m.
    • Where: Kottman Street, between Friday Avenue and Land Avenue
    • Presenter: Dr. Dee Jepsen, OSU Extension Ag Safety
    • Focus: Managing complex roadside livestock transport accidents. Features hands-on demonstrations using trailers and specialized equipment (no live animals will be present). Provides standardized protocols to improve scene stabilization, animal welfare, and responder safety.

Event & Attendance Details

  • Target Audience: Volunteer firefighters, police, local officials, and emergency management personnel. Completion certificates for continuing education credit are available.
  • Registration: Not required. Responders can attend directly on-site. Admission to Farm Science Review is required.
  • Location: Farm Science Review, 135 State Route 38 NE, London, OH 43140

For more information, email [email protected].

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