Firefighters Revive Cats Following Travel Trailer Fire (With Gallery)

January 23, 2015

Two cats pulled apparently lifeless and unresponsive from a travel trailer fire Thursday are alive and well today thanks to firefighters from Escambia Fire Rescue.

Firefighters from the Ensley and Cantonment fire stations were called to the travel trailer fire in the 6000 block of  Untreiner Avenue in Ensley  just after noon. The fire was quickly extinguished, saving surrounding structures. Firefighters removed the cats from the fire and revived them using oxygen from specially designed masks donated by the Junior Humane Society  and a little tender loving care.

At last report, the cats were doing well.

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There were no injuries to people in the blaze. The cause of the fire is under investigation  by the Florida State Fire Marshal’s Office.

NorthEscambia.com exclusive photos by Kristi Price, click to enlarge.

Comments

27 Responses to “Firefighters Revive Cats Following Travel Trailer Fire (With Gallery)”

  1. Carol on January 26th, 2015 8:37 pm

    Bless you two firefighters for saving these kittens. Prayers to the family and Tober and Ewok. Special prayer for Ewok who needs a little more help healing. God is watching over all of you.

  2. Patty Gentry on January 26th, 2015 7:39 pm

    God bless you for saving these two precious little souls. If I were there I’d give you a great big hug.

  3. Sally J.Moore on January 26th, 2015 2:53 pm

    Thank you to these wonderful firefighters. Apparently you are animals lovers as I. I think you deserve a medal for what you did. I love people who love animals unconditionally. You are brave and believe in the life of animals that mean something to their owners. God Bless you for all you do for us. Thanks! You’re heroes!!!!

  4. Linda Ruff Smith on January 26th, 2015 10:02 am

    Firefighters understand the value of ALL lives. These men deserve full recognition

  5. Richard Cobb on January 25th, 2015 9:11 am

    Being related to one of those firefighters our family have see firsthand
    The good hearts and kindness of these guys they are truly Heros
    Thanks to all firefighters

  6. CatWoman on January 24th, 2015 8:36 pm

    THANK YOU SO MUCH FIREFIGHTERS FOR YOUR CARING HEARTS AND SAVING THESE TWO PRECIOUS CATS! Now we all need to say a Prayer for the two firemen and especially for Tober and Ewok. I truly wish that we had more firemen like these two. May God Bless Them Each And Every Day. All other firemen need to take a lesson from these two. Also, thank you so much William for reporting this story to the public. So many times firemen get a bad rap and it is so nice to hear a positive story for a change.

  7. Libby Arnold on January 24th, 2015 2:50 pm

    These firefighters are true men! Thank goodness they were there to help out these innocent cats…hope they are doing well.

  8. EMD on January 24th, 2015 11:42 am

    Great job. Thanks

  9. KatieH on January 24th, 2015 11:36 am

    Thank you so much to those firefighters for rescuing out kitties!! The black one (Tober) she is doing great but the white one (Ewok) not so much…we’re taking him to the vet today because he’s not breathing so well! Thank you to everyone for their thoughts and prayers! We owe everything to those men!!

  10. Audrey on January 24th, 2015 12:56 am

    Great job! I’m glad to hear that the kitties are doing well. Thanks to the firemen who saved these babies.

  11. Neighbor on January 23rd, 2015 11:54 pm

    One of the fire fighters is Lt. Lyndon Halteman. He is a resident from right here in walnut hill! A friend to all and neighbor to a lucky few. A true hero.
    Thanks for going above and beyond Lt.

  12. Brooke on January 23rd, 2015 7:40 pm

    Things can be replaced, but lives, regardless of two- or four-legged, cannot. These firefighters could have easily dismissed the pets as beyond help, but instead stepped up and did a GREAT JOB!!

    And the Junior Humane Society deserves a huge public display of recognition (in the form of contributions) for donating this life-saving equipment so other agencies may also benefit.

    The fire is unfortunate, but at least this family isn’t dealing with losing their home and their beloved kitties.

  13. Sage 2 on January 23rd, 2015 5:49 pm

    What a GREAT story and so uplifting. We are all God’s creatures and the least among us are the most vulnerable. Life is precious….

  14. Louis on January 23rd, 2015 4:14 pm

    It’s refreshing to read some good news from time to time. Thanks for the great humanitarian work, firefighters!

  15. MQ on January 23rd, 2015 11:15 am

    Just a nice story to read. Thank you William for publishing it, Sorry about the fire, but glad humans and cats are well. Also, TY firefighters for a job will done.

  16. Lisa Watson on January 23rd, 2015 10:26 am

    Oh my gosh! Thank you firefighters, than you Jr Humane Society! Those kitties are so very lucky for all of you!

  17. debbie on January 23rd, 2015 10:25 am

    Thankyou for saving these cats!!!! Superb Job!!! God Bless Y’all. You Firefighters Rock!!!

  18. justsmart on January 23rd, 2015 9:33 am

    Best story I’ve read in a long time. Thank you for saving the babies. Makes my day!

  19. Anastasia on January 23rd, 2015 9:01 am

    This is such a heartwarming news article. Thank you so much Junior Humane Society for helping.

    Firefighters risk so much for others. A big thank you goes out to them.

  20. Lucy on January 23rd, 2015 8:54 am

    Awesome! This made my whole day! There are kind, caring folks out there.

  21. DONNA on January 23rd, 2015 8:33 am

    THANK YOU SO MUCH. YOU ARE AWESOME FOR BEING THERE FOR THOSE BABIES!

  22. Jim Sanders on January 23rd, 2015 8:30 am

    Thanks to the Junior Humane Society of Pensacola who provided the oxygen mask that helped the ECFR firefighters save the lives of these pets. Thanks Junior Humane Society you were part of this rescue.
    Jim

  23. Firefighter Fan on January 23rd, 2015 7:51 am

    Such an awesome story….thank God for firefighters!

  24. haley on January 23rd, 2015 7:47 am

    Awww. I really enjoyed this story. I am sorry about the fire. But, these firefighters have big hearts. Thanks guys……

  25. traumaqueen on January 23rd, 2015 7:25 am

    So nice to see a feel good story instead of what we’ve been reading about lately. Great job guys!!

  26. Just me on January 23rd, 2015 6:24 am

    What a happy ending to what could have been a sad story. Thank you firefighters for caring about four legged creatures too (:
    And thank you William for sharing the good news along with regular news!

  27. Andy on January 23rd, 2015 3:04 am

    Great job, firefighters! Purrfect