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Pet Oxygen Masks - Do you provide these Pet EMS tools?
Pet Oxygen Masks - Do you provide these Pet EMS tools?
In this day and age of negative press, lack of funding and budgetary nightmares, something as simple as this is in my opinion a fantastic opportunity for fire departments anywhere to connect with the folks that they serve. The bond between humans and their pets is sometimes stronger for some than actual real relationships. For most, myself included, our pets are part of our family, no questions asked.
Long Beach FD Paramedics Saving a Pooch...
The emotions that the media provokes showing humans interacting with animals that are hurt and vice versa is an opportunity to go that extra step, being prepared to take care of animals requiring oxygen therapy, presumably from a structure fire. When animals perish, everyone is sad and shakes their head saying nothing could have been done. Perhaps with pet medical tools like the Pet Oxygen Mask, we can turn this around and get some positive press in the process. Check out the copied information from the Phoenix Fire Department doing exactly what I am pointing out. They are taking a tragedy and making it a positive warm and fuzzy way to connect with the public.
An Opportunity is not an Opportunity Unless You Fully Exploit It... Do it!
CBz
Background Article (and suggested format for PIO use)
Kitten Rescued After Fire By Pet Oxygen Masks Donated To The Phoenix Fire Department By Petsmart
What: On February 7, 2011, employees of the PetsMart store located at Tatum and Shea donated six pet oxygen mask kits to the Phoenix Fire Department’s Crisis Response Program.
When: Friday, February 25, 2011 2:30 p.m.
Where: Phoenix Fire Station #18 5019 N. 23rd Avenue
A family who lost almost everything they owned when their house was destroyed by a fire was ecstatic when their pet kitten was rescued. The kitten was the first patient to utilize equipment donated to the Phoenix Fire Department by PetsMart. The new oxygen masks are designed to be used on animals and they are a wonderful addition to the Phoenix Fire Department rescue arsenal.
Join the Phoenix Fire Department’s Crisis Response team for a press event at Phoenix Fire Station 18 for a demonstration of how the new equipment works.
Where: Phoenix Fire Station #18 5019 N. 23rd Avenue
A family who lost almost everything they owned when their house was destroyed by a fire was ecstatic when their pet kitten was rescued. The kitten was the first patient to utilize equipment donated to the Phoenix Fire Department by PetsMart. The new oxygen masks are designed to be used on animals and they are a wonderful addition to the Phoenix Fire Department rescue arsenal.
Join the Phoenix Fire Department’s Crisis Response team for a press event at Phoenix Fire Station 18 for a demonstration of how the new equipment works.
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Permalink Reply by Mike Bond on
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It won't be used much. The O2 for dogs will be akin to a buddy breather, you get tired of having it on your bunkers, but when Ya need it, it's there. So we as firefighters have a bunch of tools, for entry, and extracation, that are dust collectors, but essential! This is one of those toys that we will have to maintain...regardles how often we use it, such as a buddy breather.
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Permalink Reply by Todd on
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We have a set on every first out engine in the county fire service. They were donated by a private citizen.
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Permalink Reply by Mike Schlags (Captain Busy) Retd on
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But... While I smile a second, knowing now that I have a fan, I find myself feeling somewhat troubled. What do we do about Jack and his cavalier cattitude? ;D
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Permalink Reply by James Burton (Jamie) on
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Permalink Reply by Ron King (Fire Chief) on
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Very well put! Firefighter King
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Wow, this link is a one-stop shop hopefully. I've made contact with a friend of mine who started and runs kind of a pet hospital... but he is a veterinarian, so it should give me a start getting this training and equipment in my area. I hope others pursue the same goal(s) if this program is not being actively pursued in your first-in districts. After all, pooches are a "mans" best friend... :D CBz
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