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South Okanagan Photos

Pet oxygen masks given to two fire departments

willowbrook firstPresentation by CDART member, Dawn MacRae, to Oliver Fire Chief, Dan Skaros, of 3 pet oxygen masks

The Oliver area is in the process of training a number of volunteers to help with pet and livestock evacuations during time of emergency. CDART (Canadian Disaster Animal Response Team) has many chapters throughout BC and has been recognized by the Provincial Emergency Program to be the call-out organization of choice when circumstances arise that require the evacuation and care of animals during times of crisis.

willowbrook one22Presentation by CDART members, Charlie Fisher and Jim Tompkins, to Willowbrook Fire Chief, Brad Fossett, of 3 pet oxygen masks

CDART Okanagan volunteers raised money through various fundraisers in order to purchase Pet Oxygen Masks for the fire trucks in our communities we serve.  These kits include three different sizes and can help resuscitate an animal, especially animals in structural fire situations.  They are small enough to be able to be kept on trucks and then can be used in conjunction with oxygen from the paramedics.  Fundraisers included bake sales, mystery bag sales and silent auctions.