Oxygen Masks for Pets

April 15th, 2011 by HOT 107.1

First Responders at the Denver Fire Department will receive 48 animal rescue oxygen kits through a donation from Invisible Fence^® of Colorado. These kits contain pet oxygen masks that can save pets who are suffering from smoke inhalation after being in a burning building. The Responders will be equipped with masks after Wednesday’s event, when fire department personnel will demonstrate how the masks are used on their canine friends.

Every fire truck in the City of Denver, Glendale and Sheridan, plus at Denver International Airport, will receive a kit. The Denver Fire Department also serves the cities of Glendale and Sheridan.

Guests Include:

• Denver Fire Department
• Retired Veterinarian Jack Rife and his dog, Barklee. Dr. Rife will demonstrate how the pet oxygen masks work with Barklee.
• Todd Music, President/COO, JGB Distributing, Inc. & Invisible Fence Brand
• Denver Fire Chief Eric Tade
• City of Glendale Mayor Larry Harte
• City of Sheridan Mayor Dallas Hall

WHEN:

Wednesday, April 20 at 10 a.m

WHERE:

Denver Fire Department
Station 5
999 South Clermont
Glendale, CO 80246

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 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 Project Breathe™, a national effort to equip fire stations across the U.S. and Canada with the pet oxygen masks. 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.

REFRESHMENTS WILL BE SERVED including cupcakes donated by The Denver Cupcake Truck and coffee by Starbucks.

MORE INFORMATION:

Mike Cohen, Ackermann PR, (865) 584-0550, mcohen@ackermannpr.com