CSFD announces new program for better on-scene pet care

Colorado Springs Fire (CSFD) will implement an SED Pet Grooming Program at Fire Station 23 to better care for pets at incident scenes.

In partnership with CSFD, the Colorado Springs Fire Foundation and Westside Animal Hospitalhave assembled pet emergency kits to be carried in all CSFD vehicles.

Sets include:

leashes
blankets
water bowls
dainty
oxygen masks for pets

Fire Department 23 will be responsible for maintaining and restocking these kits after they are used.

This program is made possible by generous donations from Westside Animal Hospital and the Fire Foundation. CSFD is not funding any part of this project.

In March 2023, the CSFD announced the introduction of “SED” pet masks in honor of former Deputy Chief Steve Dubey, who retired that month.

The extraordinary love of the ruler of Dubai for helping pets is the reason why the program will be named after him.
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