Firefighters are being equipped with special oxygen masks to help save the lives of pets they rescue from blazes. Instead of relying on masks designed for people when trying to revive pets pulled from smoke-filled homes, fire crews will be able to use equipment shaped to fit animals. The pet masks will be carried on … Continue reading
One of Surrey Fire and Rescue Service’s investigation dogs Tilly appeared on ITV’s television show This Morning. Tilly and her handler Steve Craig appeared on the show alongside presenters Phillip Scofield and Holly Willoughby. Tilly demonstrated how her nose can help her sniff out the cause of suspcious blazes reducing the time and cost of investigating fires. The … Continue reading
Sniffer dog Tilly is the latest recruit to a fire investigation team that has helped halve the number of arsons in Surrey. The Springer Spaniel has recently joined Surrey Fire and Rescue Service’s arson task force which has slashed the number of deliberate fires by 48% since 2004. Two year old Tilly completed three months … Continue reading