North Liberty Fire Department to Receive Donated Pet Oxygen Masks
WHAT:
First Responders with the North Liberty Fire Department are receiving three pet oxygen mask kits through a donation from Invisible Fence® Brand. They will be equipped with masks after Wednesday’s training session and demonstrations.
WHO:
Invisible Fence of the Quad Cities, North Liberty Fire Department
WHEN:
Wednesday December 7th, 2016
WHERE:
25 West Cherry North Liberty, IA
BACKGROUND:
Although the number of pets that die in fires is not an official statistic kept by the U.S. Fire Administration, industry web sites and sources have cited an estimated 40,000 to 150,000 pets each year that die in fires; most succumbing to smoke inhalation. In most states, emergency responders are unequipped to deal with the crisis. The donation of these specially designed and potentially lifesaving animal oxygen mask sets enable Rescue Squads to efficiently administer oxygen to a stricken animal.
This donation is part of a national effort called Project Breathe™ project to equip fire stations across the U.S. and Canada. Invisible Fence® Brand has a commitment to pet safety that extends beyond electronic pet containment by funding deserving projects that help to save the lives of pets. More information is available at: www.invisiblefence.com/O2.
