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Tiny Firedogs in Tiny Fireboots Are Coming To Rescue You

Monday, September 19, 2016 - 11:26

Your house is burning down. Your 1997 Limited Edition Princess Diana Beanie Baby is trapped inside (with tags!) and your life is flashing before your eyes. Nothing can help you now.

EXCEPT A TINY FIREPUPPY IN TINY FIREBOOTS.

Etta has been assisting @LincsFireRescue @lincspolice officers today. The things we make her do! pic.twitter.com/fQzI3ynL5V

— K9 fi (@shooter724) 1 August 2016

This is too much

Read about @shooter724 2 Firefighters from @HumbersideFire helping to convict arsonists using canine detectives! https://t.co/opgRzOQoD9

— Chris Blacksell (@DCFOCBlacksell) 18 September 2016

We cannot cope

Etta taking a break in the shade whilst assisting @HumbersideFire fi officers at an incident earlier today. pic.twitter.com/j7mJmlzUVA

— K9 fi (@shooter724) 8 September 2016

Two Yorkshire-based firemen have set up a non-for-profit company to train 'hydrocarbon detection dogs’ - literally pups who can sniff out flammable liquids in dangerous buildings, to keep their humans safe. AGHHHHHHH.

#CSI have had a furry friend called Murphy from @LondonFire helping sniff out clues today pic.twitter.com/Ntu6yEzTr0

— TVP Reading (@TVP_Reading) 7 September 2016

Working for Humberside Fire and Rescue Service in Hull, a team of pups called Etta, Aston and Sox (this is too much) can detect fuels and fire starters used to ignite fireplaces and barbecues.

Washing line full of dog boots due to Etta assisting @HumbersideFire with an incident today. pic.twitter.com/IsYSMS5yCZ

— K9 fi (@shooter724) 13 September 2016

Important fact: they are each kitted out in tiny fire protection boots, that are so damn cute we don't know what to do with ourselves.

Etta has been assisting @HumbersideFire fi officers & @Humberbeat csi at an incident earlier today in Hull. pic.twitter.com/II1HIrsfo5

— K9 fi (@shooter724) 20 August 2016

When they find something interesting, they scratch - which helps firefighters to find and get rid of flammable substances.

Great to work with @nottspolice this morning. Dexter even wanted his photo with the PCSO pic.twitter.com/1srQQDIeTR

— East Mids Fire Dog (@MidsDog) 11 September 2016

And look seriously cool whilst doing it. Anyone fancy a (slightly illegal) BBQ?

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