— from OIFR Chief Kevin O’Brien —
Molly and her rescuers.
On Tuesday, October 28, 2014, at approximately 10:30 a.m., Orcas Island Fire and Rescue was dispatched to Woodside Farm in the Obstruction Pass neighborhood of Orcas Island to rescue a dog stranded at the base of a cliff. The 13 year old black lab, “Molly” was stuck at the base of an approximate 20 foot cliff that ended near the salt water. The dog was trapped and unable to self-rescue.
High angle rescue systems and appropriate safety practices were established. An OIFR EMT who is also a Veterinary Technician was lowered to the dog where she evaluated its medical condition and administered a sedative to calm the pup. Molly was then successfully loaded on a rescue stretcher and delivered to safety where she was reunited with her family.
A hearty “thank you” to our dedicated OIFR volunteers!
OIFR reminds you to be sure to have a clean chimney and working smoke detectors. If you need a smoke detector, OIFR has them free of charge for private dwellings.
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How rewarding and comforting it is to have such responsible and caring people in our OIFR!! We offer GREAT gratitude!!