While rescue teams work diligently in the south trying to locate and rescue survivors Topeka Fire rescue teams are getting ready in case a major disaster hits the heartland.

Hurricanes won't hit here in Kansas, but floods and tornados are just a couple of the real dangers we face. In the event of disaster Topeka fire wants to be ready. Topeka Rescue Eleven is training to rescue a victim trapped in a grain silo.

Captain Andrew Hales said,
"We actually have to go down into the silo which is a confined space package and assess the victim and bring them to the top."

The drill is similar to the rescue efforts being conducting down south for trapped hurricane victims.
Cpt. Hales said,
"The golden hour is in effect in EMS in rescue like they're doing in Katrina they call that the golden day trying to get to the injured victim in a day and get them out."

For the 24 member team training is key in ensuring they get it right when it really matters.
"That's why we are here today to put time in. You don't use it you lose it type of scenario so the more you do it the more it becomes second nature," explained Cpt. Hales.
The team trains for rescues about six times a month.