10/01/2026
🚜 HARVEST ISN’T OVER YET… AND WE KNOW THE PRESSURE IS ON. 🚒
It’s pretty obvious harvest has been extended this year. With the weather, long days and the clock ticking toward snow, we know there are a lot of farmers in our community feeling the pressure to get the crop off and into the bin.
We just want to remind everyone to take a breath, slow down and look out for each other. ❤️
🚜 If you’re on the road:
You’re going to see plenty of slow-moving equipment out there. Combines, tractors, grain carts and grain trucks are all trying to get the job done. Please give them room, be patient and remember that you don’t have to be in a hurry to get where you’re going.
A few extra minutes on the road is worth it to make sure everyone gets home.
🌾 If you’re in the field:
We know the temptation to push through another field, another load or another hour is real. But tired people, rushing and long days can create some pretty serious hazards. Take your time and keep an eye out for the things that can go wrong when everyone is tired and focused on getting the crop in.
⚠️ And please don’t forget about grain safety.
Grain bins and grain handling equipment can be extremely dangerous. We’ve seen other fire departments in the area responding to grain entrapment calls, and these situations can turn into an emergency very quickly.
Please take the proper precautions around grain bins and trucks. Shut down and lock out equipment when required, keep people out of flowing grain, use the proper safety equipment and never enter a bin alone. Make sure someone knows where you are and what you’re doing.
And maybe most importantly…
❤️ CHECK IN ON YOUR NEIGHBOUR.
Ask how they’re doing. Check on the neighbour who has been combining since before breakfast. Check on the family member hauling grain. Check on the friend who hasn’t had much sleep.
Sometimes a simple “You doing okay?” can make a bigger difference than you realize.
Harvest will eventually be done. The crop matters, but getting everyone home safely matters more.
From all of us at Redvers Fire & Rescue, please slow down, watch out for hazards, be patient with slow-moving equipment, and look after one another.
🚜 Take your time. Watch out. Check in. Get home safe. ❤️