All fire personnel recently received training on Pet Basic First Aid and Pet Resuscitation. The training included hands-on skills practice with new pet medical equipment that was procured and placed on fire engines.
The training and equipment are sanctioned by the American Veterinarian Association and enhances our firefighters resuscitation efforts when providing medical care for pets.
The new devices fit over an animal's snout and clip into the hand-operated air pump already used to resuscitate humans. There are two sizes mainly designed for dogs and cats, but could likely fit pets as small as a gerbil.
While the Fire Department will not respond to emergency medical calls for pets it will be prepared to provide emergency medical assistance to family pets when needed at emergency scenes.
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