Cop Consoles Man As Firefighters Arrive To Rescue Dog Trapped In Burning House
This is the moment a Washington cop consoles a man whose dog is trapped in their burning home before firefighters rush in and save it.
The house blaze took place in the town of Parkland in Pierce County in the US state of Washington on 3rd February.
Pierce County Sheriff’s Department released images of the fire and dog ‘Kookie’ being rescued by firefighters and given oxygen.
The police said in a statement on 4th February: “Yesterday, our deputies responded to a fire at a residence at 144th St S and Pacific Ave S near our Parkland-Spanaway precinct.
“When Deputy Dech arrived, witnesses told her that a man was trying to go back inside the residence to save his dog, ‘Kookie’.
“Deputy Dech saw the flames coming from the residence and knew it was far too dangerous for the man to go back inside. As Deputy Dech rushed over to the door, a burst of flames came from the house.
“She helped the man get to safety and consoled him, as he was deeply concerned about his dog.
“Deputy Dech stayed with the man and comforted him as Central Pierce fire fighter went into the residence to search for the dog.”
The police continued: “Thankfully, fire fighters found the dog and rescued him from the flames. Kookie was given oxygen and is expected to be just fine.
“Deputy Dech showed the courage our deputies have to put themselves in danger to help others. She also showed compassion by comforting the resident during what must have been the longest minutes of his life.”
A local resident has launched a GoFundMe campaign to help the dog owner “start over” (www.gofundme.com/f/cf672z-help-rebuild?).
Organiser Jessica Dolan said: “Kookie and her human’s house was destroyed in a fire. The home was a total loss including 3 more beloved pets. Jim, Mike and Kookie were able to get out alive. Pierce County Sheriffs Deputy Dech was able to keep Jim, Kookie’s distraught dad, safe while Central Pierce Fire and Rescue saved Kookie and provided life saving oxygen. This is a small close knit community and this family could use all the help possible to start over and pay for Kookie’s vet bills.”
