Shrewsbury Fire Department Benefits From Two Gals Generosity

Fire Department and Citizens Benefit from Residents’ Donation

The Shrewsbury Fire Department recently increased their capability through a donation of oxygen masks to save animals overcome by smoke. The Masks were purchased through H.E.L.P. Animals, Inc. a Florida non-profit which makes them available at their cost to Fire Departments.In a time of budget restraints, it was very heartwarming to see two citizens provide funding to purchase these kits” said Chief Bill Fox. “Ms. Lisa Langenekert and another lady who wishes to remain anonymous were kind enough to provide these tools for us. The kits cost a total of $130.00 and are in service on our ambulance and pumper truck. They are specially designed for pets and can be used with existing oxygen delivery equipment. Our personnel are training with the kits to be ready if they are needed on the emergency scene,” added Chief Fox. There are three sizes of masks for various-sized pets.

Ms. Langeneckert is the Missouri Co-coordinator for the National Brittany Rescue and Adoption Network. “With two dogs and a cat in our household, I felt that this was a way to help the City provide great service without costing the taxpayers.” Ms. Langeneckert said. “Our emergency services need the tools to do the fine services we are accustomed to receive.” Hudson is very proud to know this wonderful women and feel blessed to call her a friend. Here's to all the people in the world who o above and beyond for animals and others in need.