Betaseed, North America’s premier sugarbeet seed brand, announced Reynolds Fire Department as one of the recipients of their new donation initiative, Opeartion HEAT (Honoring Emergency Action Teams), to support the volunteer firefighter cause in their sugarbeet growing communities.

The Reynolds Fire Department from Betaseed's American Crystal region will each receive a donation of $20,000 to purchase auto extrication jaws of life. According to American Crystal Betaseed Independent Sales Agent, Tim Leshuk, “Reynolds finds themselves with several auto accidents that involve the use of the Jaws of Life.” Due to the small size of their community and limited resources, updating this equipment will mean a great deal for the organization’s efficiency and capacity for rescue calls.

The Reynolds Fire Department was chosen after a nomination period by the Operation HEAT selection committee.

This donation will be conducted on an annual basis, rotating through the regions Betaseed serves. For more information, contact your local Betaseed Independent Sales Agent.

Betaseed, North America’s premier sugarbeet seed brand, announced Sherman Township Fire Department as one of the recipients of their new donation initiative, Opeartion HEAT (Honoring Emergency Action Teams), to support the volunteer firefighter cause in their sugarbeet growing communities.

Michigan's Sherman Township Fire Department will utilize their $20,000 to purchase air lifting bags and stabilizing struts. Sherman Township Fire Chief, Phillip Weber, says these “updated rescue air bags [will] replace our old set that was new in the 80’s, making them much safer to operate.” Additionally, the stabilizing struts will be used to stabilize any overturned vehicles to keep them from shifting or tipping over during a patient extrication.

The Sherman Township Fire Department was chosen after a nomination period by the Operation HEAT selection committee.

This donation will be conducted on an annual basis, rotating through the regions Betaseed serves. For more information, contact your local Betaseed Independent Sales Agent.