Simple Fire Safety Tips for your Pets.
When firefighters respond to a house fire, they know to look for occupants, both human and animal. While their priorities are people first, then animals, then property, responders understand how important pets are to families, and they will do what they can to safely ensure the animals are rescued
FIRE SAFETY STEPS THAT COULD SAVE YOUR PET
Here are some tips to reduce the risk of losing a pet to fire
- Pet Rescue Fire Safety Stickers. These stickers are intended to be a tool to alert firefighters to the presence of pets within the home. It is very important to keep sticker information current; otherwise, valuable life-saving time may be wasted, or pets may be overlooked Stickers do the following:
- Identify the number of and types of pets
- Identify where the pets may be found when confined or if hiding
- Train animals to come when called
- Keep collars on pets and provide leashes by the door so pets can be safely removed from the building
- If possible provide animals with a means to leave the building, such as a pet door that opens to the back yard
- If animals have to be confined by a gate or pet crate, place them in an area or room near the entrance where they can be easily found
- Install monitored smoke detectors that automatically notify fire department if a fire breaks out and you are away.
- Include your pets in your family’s fire escape plan
Household fires not only cause loss of property, but every year, these fires take the lives of beloved family pets. By following these simple steps you will reduce the risk of losing your pet to a fire.
To your pet’s good health,
Dr. Barry
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