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Saturday, November 21, 2009

Pets in Peril

Private research shows that approximately 85% of ice-rescue incidents from 2006 to 2008 were triggered by people who ventured out onto the ice in an attempt to rescue their pets. This statistic highlights the need for proactive measures from the fire service. Fire-rescue departments need to emphasize to the public the need to control pets and to prevent them from going out onto the ice. No ice should ever be considered safe ice. Also, fire-rescue departments need to educate the public to call 911 rather than attempt to rescue their pets themselves. Finally, first responders ...

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