22 • THE CALIFORNIA FIRE SERVICE MAGAZINE • JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2024 hen a fire call is received firefighters are trained to respond and then perform a quick size-up. Preserving lives and property are of paramount importance. Sometimes, however, the lives in peril may not be human, but they are every bit part of a family. Over 83 million dogs and 96 million cats are kept as animal companions in W Air For Paws: Helping first responders help furry friends Tools & tactics the United States, and just like their human counterparts, without warning they can be placed in emergency situations because of fire. Tragically, nearly 40,000 pets die in fires due to smoke asphyxiation. With a keen eye to help reduce or eliminate those pet fatalities, Morgan Hill, California-based nonprofit Air For By Gary Giacomo Photos courtesy of Air For Paws
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