SALT LAKE COUNTY, Utah, May 29, 2024 (Gephardt Daily) — Unified Fire Authority crews responded to a house fire Wednesday, not knowing a beloved family pet named Lola would be the one they rescued.
“It’s difficult to express the emotions you feel when a life is saved,” says a Unified Fire post shared on social media.
“This morning around 8, crews were dispatched to a house fire where firefighters came across an unresponsive dog that had become overcome with smoke. Lola had been unable to exit and was found not breathing.”
Crews from UFA and West Valley City Fire didn’t hesitate to take on the challenge.
They “quickly began resuscitation efforts with oxygen and compressions until she began to start breathing on her own. Quick actions by all made a huge impact,” the UPD post says.
“Lola eventually was able to stand and will be reunited with her owner.”
Seeing something like that makes it all worth it, the post says.
“This is why we train. This is why we respond.”
Instagram users can view a UFA video at this link.
