In conjunction with Grain Bin Safety Week (the third week in February), Nationwide teams up with the National Education Center for Agricultural Safety (NECAS), KC Supply and others to award emergency first responders with grain rescue tubes and hands-on rescue training to help save lives.
Join us in raising awareness of grain bin hazards and reducing preventable injuries and deaths in grain-handling and storage. Rural firefighters often lack the specialized rescue techniques and equipment needed for grain bin emergencies. By nominating, you can support your local community and fire department, and help save lives.
13,000+
fire department nominations since inception
450+
grain rescue tubes awarded
(2014-2025)
35
states where grain rescue tubes and training have been awarded
17
lives saved with donated rescue tubes
Winners and prizes are made possible by the generosity of our donors.
Winners will receive a grain rescue tube for their department, along with a 6-hour, hands-on, in-person training session from NECAS using their state-of-the-art grain entrapment simulator. Fire rescue teams learn to utilize the rescue tubes to efficiently remove grain from around the visible victim, ensuring a safer and quicker rescue.
Total value: $8,000-$10,000*
*Exact value depends upon the location of the winner, the prize election and the donations available at close of the contest.
The contest runs from January 1 at 8 a.m. CT through April 30 at 11:59 p.m. CT. Only entries submitted during this time will be considered. Nationwide employees and agents are not eligible to participate.
Official rules and prize descriptions (PDF)
We are no longer accepting submissions for the 2026 contest.