Zagreb firefighters have acquired breathing masks for cats and dogs rescued from the fire.
Plastic cups of different sizes, like those intended for humans, are placed on the muzzles to cover the nose, and they also have straps that can go around the head.
Oxygen bottles and a regulator are attached to the inhalation masks, which determine how much liter the animal will receive.
Every year, firefighters in the capital of Croatia save about 50 animals, usually stuck in inaccessible places, and more and more of them are pulled out of the fire.
"Unfortunately, we rescue animals from fires.
"Animals, as well as people, are in direct danger from smoke and fire," the Zagreb fire department said in a written response to the BBC.
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Firefighters have received new equipment, which they tested for television cameras with the help of the hairy model Iskra, very helpful.
"We have already had situations where we had to save animals and give them oxygen until the vets arrived.
"Few people know that what kills is smoke," say Croatian rescuers who work closely with the local Dumovec Asylum and the Zoo.
Fire and animals
That fire, especially house and apartment fires, can be one of the most common dangers for four-legged household members, warn from the American Red Cross.
Fortunately, this risk is also the easiest to prevent.
They advise that every household have a separate emergency kit, as well as a predetermined evacuation route for both people and animals.
"While practicing escape, take pets with you, teach them to come to you when you call.
"But remember: never delay evacuation or endanger yourself or your family to save a pet," the Red Cross said.
Help firefighters help your pets, they add, citing a number of helpful tips:
Keep pets close to the entrance when you are away from home.
Keep pet collars and leashes ready in case firefighters need to rescue your pet.
When leaving pets alone at home, keep them near the entrance where firefighters can easily find them.
Write down the number and type of pets you have and tape them to the window or front door.
This crucial information saves rescuers time when locating your pets.
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Although they are sometimes in danger, animals can also be the cause of problems.
It is estimated that almost 1.000 fires occur in America every year infected pets.
Here are tips on how to prevent it:
- Extinguish open flames - Pets are generally curious and will investigate cooking appliances, candles or even the fire in your fireplace. So be sure to put out any open flames before leaving home.
- Turn off the switches - Be sure to cover the switches on the stove or protect them with covers before leaving the house - the stove or hob are the most common causes of fires caused by animals
- Instead of candles, use lamps - Instead of a flame, it is better to have a light bulb, because the risk of your pet knocking over the candle is reduced. Cats are known for often catching lighted candles with their tails and lighting them on fire.
- Provide for young pets - keep them away from potential fire hazards when you are away from home, put them in crates or enclosures, like for babies
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