Departments That Received Pet Oxygen Masks in May 2013

We are hereby listing orders placed during the month. Wag’N has no control over when the kits are distributed by sponsors and/or implemented by departments.

Sponsor: Preddy Creek Animal Clinic

Location: Ruckersville, VA

Department Name: Ruckersville Vol Fire Co

# of Pet Oxygen Mask Kits: 1

Sponsor: Department Purchase

Location: Weatherford, TX

Department Name: Weatherford Fire Dept

# of Pet Oxygen Mask Kits: 1

Sponsor: Janet Fincannon, Oxygen Masks for Pets

Location: Whitesboro, NY

Department Name: Whitesboro Fire Dept

# of Pet Oxygen Mask Kits: 1

Sponsor: Walden Community Members

Location: Walden, NY

Department Name: Walden Ambulance Corps

# of Pet Oxygen Mask Kits: 1

Sponsor: Frank & Ellen Zettlemoyer

Location: Fleetwood, PA

Department Name: Fleetwood Vol Fire Co

# of Pet Oxygen Mask Kits: 1

Sponsor: Jean Bierbower’ s Donation to the Oxygen Masks for Pets Program

Location: Mohnton, PA

Department Name: Friendship Fire Company #2

# of Pet Oxygen Mask Kits: 1

Sponsor: Critter Club of Diamond View Elementary

Location: Pompano Beach, FL

Department Name: Pompano Beach Fire Dept

# of Pet Oxygen Mask Kits: 3

Sponsor: Critter Club of Diamond View Elementary

Location: Deerfield Beach, FL

Department Name: Deerfield Beach Fire Department (BSO)

# of Pet Oxygen Mask Kits: 3

Sponsor: Prince William SPCA

Location: Prince William, VA

Department Name: Prince William County Dept of Fire & Rescue

# of Pet Oxygen Mask Kits: 42

Sponsor: Debbie Morgan

Location: Rowlett, TX

Department Name: Rowlett Fire & Rescue

# of Pet Oxygen Mask Kits: 4

Sponsor: Department Purchase

Location: Feasterville Trevose, PA

Department Name: Lower Southampton Animal Control Advisory Board

# of Pet Oxygen Mask Kits: 3

Sponsor: BlogPaws

Location: Prince George County, VA

Department Name: Prince George Co Fire/EMS Dept

# of Pet Oxygen Mask Kits: 10

Sponsor: Eileen & Stan Cordova

Location: Sierra Vista, AZ

Department Name: Fry Fire District

# of Pet Oxygen Mask Kits: 2

Sponsor: Jean Bierbower’ s Donation to the Oxygen Masks for Pets Program

Location: West Lawn, PA

Department Name: Spring Township Fire Dept

# of Pet Oxygen Mask Kits: 1

Sponsor: Anonymous

Location: Woodstock, GA

Department Name: Woodstock Fire Dept

# of Pet Oxygen Mask Kits: 1

Sponsor: Special Thanks from Taylor & Kendall

Location: Spencerport, NY

Department Name: Spencerport Fire Dept

# of Pet Oxygen Mask Kits: 1

Sponsor: Shirley Watkins

Location: Ransom, IL

Department Name: Allen Township Fire Protection District

# of Pet Oxygen Mask Kits: 1

Sponsor: Department Purchase

Location: Jackson, NJ

Department Name: Jackson Township Volunteer Fire Co

# of Pet Oxygen Mask Kits: 2

Sponsor: HSV Animal Welfare League

Location: Hot Springs, AR

Department Name: Hot Springs Village Vol Fire Dept

# of Pet Oxygen Mask Kits: 4

Sponsor: In Memory of Joseph Leonard

Location: Gillett, PA

Department Name: South Creek Vol Fire Dept

# of Pet Oxygen Mask Kits: 1

Sponsor: Kim L. Bagenstose

Location: Hamburg, PA

Department Name: Union Fire Co. No. 1 of Hamburg

# of Pet Oxygen Mask Kits: 2

Sponsor: Department Purchase

Location: Washington, DC

Department Name: DC Fire EMS

# of Pet Oxygen Mask Kits: 3

Spring Fire Safety

Spring is here once again. Flowers and trees bloom. Spring cleaning. Outdoor activities involving outdoor flames make their way on our decks and backyards. As much fun and beauty Spring brings some inherent hazards sneak their way around.

SPRING CLEANING SAFETY TIPS

Most of the debris that accumulates over the winter months -- boxes, stacks of paper, old clothes and other useless clutter -- offer an excellent place for a fire to start.
Start by cleaning up all those newspapers. If there are too many to stack on your curb for recycling, take them to a county recycling center or contact local civic groups to see if they’ll be having a newspaper collection fundraiser soon.

Are there any old oily rags you can get rid of? This is a good time to start a fresh shoeshine rag and a new furniture polishing cloth. What about those cloths that were used to wipe up fuel spills from the snow blower or snowmobile? Get rid of them, too. It doesn't have to be very warm in your garage or storage area for oily rags to heat up and start a fire.

Go through the attic, the basement and the closets to get rid of those things you’ve outgrown or don’t ever use. Maybe a charitable organization could make good use of some of these items. If you can’t bear to part with some items, consider renting space at a mini-warehouse or self-storage facility. At the very least, straighten things up and be sure everything is at least three feet from water heaters, furnaces and other heat sources.
(Source: Fairfax County VA Spring Safety Tips)

Here are some more easy fire safety tips that will help ensure a fire free entrance to this summer:

* Smoke detector batteries should be checked, and replaced if necessary.
* Smoke detector units should be cleared of dust.
* Fire extinguishers should be checked, and recharged if necessary.
* Electric wiring should be checked for damage, and replaced if necessary.
* Electric outlets and extension cords should not be overloaded.
* Air Conditioning units and electrical cords should be checked.
* Barbeque Gas grills (including gas hoses) and propane tanks should be inspected prior to use.
* Never use open flame devices to strip paint. This is very dangerous and is illegal.
* Never burn yard waste or trash.
* Keep outdoor debris or dead vegetation away from the house.
* Windows should be checked to make sure they open and close properly, in case they are needed as exits.
* Review your family's Fire Escape Plan.
* Fuels for lawn and garden equipment, etc. should be stored in an approved container only. Check integrity of such containers.
* Always store paint and other flammable liquids in their original, labeled containers with tight-fitting lids. Always store them at least 18 inches from appliances, heaters, pilot lights and other sources of heat or flame.
* Pesticides and chemicals should be stored in an approved container and away from children and pets.
* Winter Snow Melts should be stored away ensuring packaging remains intact and leak free. Keep stored so that children and pets cannot access.
* Swimming pool chemicals should be stored according to manufacturer guidelines.
* Oil based paints and solvents should be stored in a metal cabinet.
RULE OF THUMB: Keep all chemicals out of the reach of children and pets.

BBQ GRILL FIRE SAFETY TIPS SAFETY

The outdoor cookout season is in full swing now that summer is upon us. Listed here are a few helpful hints in making your outdoor barbeque a fire safe event.

PROPANE GAS GRILL SAFETY

* Before each use, check hoses for signs of wear and tear, and that the connection to the tank is tight.
* Never store propane indoors!
* Remove excess grease buildup from the unit, to prevent flare ups.
* Periodically check the inside gas tubes for the buildup of spider webs that can cause blockage, causing gas to backflow into the control valves, where it could potentially ignite.
* An orange flame is in an indication that there is an obstruction in the gas tubes that lead to the burners. Flame should be blue in color.
* When igniting the grille, make sure the lid or cover is in the open position.
* Never leave the unit unattended while cooking, and keep children and pets at a safe distance.
* Always shut the tank off after each use.
* If the unit catches fire, do not attempt to extinguish it, especially if propane is burning freely. CALL THE FIRE DEPT. Propane will reignite with explosive force.
* Proper location and placement of the unit is very important. Keep the unit away from the sides or back of your home, as well as open windows. If fire occurs, it will spread to the building.
* Use common sense and read the manufacturers directions.

CHARCOAL GRILL SAFETY

* Careful use of charcoal starter fluid is very important. Follow the direction on the can and never apply additional fluid once the fire has been ignited.
* The use of an electric starter or paper is an alternate method, and pre-treated charcoal should also be used.
* Place all ashes in metal cans.

Wanna take this a step further? In many communities you can call your local fire and rescue station and make an appointment for firefighters to visit your home to conduct a free home safety survey.Its only your life you are gambling with.

Departments That Received Pet Oxygen Masks in April 2013

We are hereby listing orders placed during the month. Wag’N has no control over when the kits are distributed by sponsors and/or implemented by departments.

Sponsor: Janet Fincannon, Oxygen Masks For Pets

Location: Walden, NY

Department Name: Walden Ambulance Corps, dba Town of Montgomery Ambulance

# of Pet Oxygen Mask Kits: 2

Sponsor: Janet Fincannon, Oxygen Masks For Pets

Location: Reading, PA

Department Name: Reading Fire Dept

# of Pet Oxygen Mask Kits: 1

Sponsor: Chuck & Laura Hansen

Location: Hobart, IN

Department Name: Hobart Fire Dept

# of Pet Oxygen Mask Kits: 3

Sponsor: Pet Lover

Locations & Department Names:

Syracuse, NY - Fairmount Fire Dept

Whitney Point, NY - Whitney Point Fire Dept

Binghamton, NY - Prospect Terrace Fire Dept
Apalachin, NY - Apalachin Vol Fire Dept
Windsor, NY - West Windsor Fire Dept

Maine, NY - Maine Fire Dept

Total # of Pet Oxygen Mask Kits: 6

Sponsor: Curt Stork and Susan Schuler

Location: Center Moriches, NY

Department Name: Center Moriches Fire Dept

# of Pet Oxygen Mask Kits: 1

Sponsor: In Memory of TruBob Burns

Location: Hardy, VA

Department Name: Smith Mountain Lake Marine Fire and Rescue

# of Pet Oxygen Mask Kits: 3

Sponsor: In Memory of TruBob Burns

Location: Moneta, VA

Department Name: Moneta Vol Fire Dept

# of Pet Oxygen Mask Kits: 2

Sponsor: Don Redmon

Locations & Department Names:

Vail, AZ - Rincon Valley Fire Dept (1 kit)

Tucson, AZ - Tucson Rural Metro Stations (2 kits)

# of Pet Oxygen Mask Kits: 3

Sponsor: Department Purchase

Location: Harbor Springs, MI

Department Name: Harbor Springs Area Fire Dept

# of Pet Oxygen Mask Kits: 1

Sponsor: Ascension Tree Climbing

Location: Williamstown, MA

Department Name: Williamstown Fire Dept

# of Pet Oxygen Mask Kits: 2

Sponsor: Companion Animal Advocates

Location: TBD in NJ

Department Name: TBD

# of Pet Oxygen Mask Kits: 15

Sponsor: Department Purchase

Location: Greenwood, IN

Department Name: Greenwood Fire Dept

# of Pet Oxygen Mask Kits: 4

Sponsor: Thomas and Laurel Taylor

Location: Fredericton, NB

Department Name: Nashwaak Valley Fire Dept

# of Pet Oxygen Mask Kits: 1

Sponsor: Anonymous

Location: Niagara Falls, NY

Department Name: City of Niagara Falls Fire Dept

# of Pet Oxygen Mask Kits: 1

Sponsor: Department Purchase

Location: Virginia Beach, VA

Department Name: US Navy - USS ARLINGTON LPD 24

# of Pet Oxygen Mask Kits: 1

Sponsor: Department Purchase

Location: Ashtabula, OH

Department Name: Plymouth Twp Fire Rescue

# of Pet Oxygen Mask Kits: 1

Sponsor: Cheryl Allen

Location: Buckhead, GA

Department Name: Atlanta Fire Dept - Station#21

# of Pet Oxygen Mask Kits: 10

Sponsor: Sneaky Dog Treats

Location: Woodstock, GA

Department Name: Woodstock Fire Dept

# of Pet Oxygen Mask Kits: 1

Sponsor: Community Supporters of the Nashwaak Valley Fire Dept

Location: Fredericton, NB

Department Name: Nashwaak Valley Fire Dept

# of Pet Oxygen Mask Kits: 1

Sponsor: Department Purchase

Location: Grand Bay-Westfield, NB

Department Name: Grand Bay-Westfield Vol Fire/Rescue

# of Pet Oxygen Mask Kits: 2

Sponsor: Department Purchase

Location: Redgranite, WI

Department Name: Redgranite Area Fire District

# of Pet Oxygen Mask Kits: 1

Sponsor: Janet Fincannon, Oxygen Masks for Pets

Location: Payne, OH

Department Name: Payne Vol Fire Dept

# of Pet Oxygen Mask Kits: 1

Sponsor: Department Purchase

Location: Valley Stream, NY

Department Name: Nassau County REACT

# of Pet Oxygen Mask Kits: 1

Sponsor: Pet Emergency Training and Westmoreland CART

Location: Donora, PA

Department Name: Donora Fire Company 

# of Pet Oxygen Mask Kits: 1

Sponsor: Ali Kait Bognar

Location: Manitowish Waters, WI

Department Name: Manitowish Waters Fire Dept

# of Pet Oxygen Mask Kits: 1

Sponsor: Department Purchase

Location: Kenmore, WA

Department Name: Northshore Fire Dept

# of Pet Oxygen Mask Kits: 4

Sponsor: Lisa Huggins

Location: Cape May, NJ

Department Name: Cape May City Fire Dept

# of Pet Oxygen Mask Kits: 1

Sponsor: Stray Cat Blues, Inc.

Location: Montgomeryville, PA

Department Name: Fire Department of Montgomery Township (F.D.M.T.) Battalion 1

# of Pet Oxygen Mask Kits: 10

Sponsor: Bly

Location: Cincinnati, OH

Department Name: North College Hill Fire Dept

# of Pet Oxygen Mask Kits: 1

Sponsor: In Memory of Earl Hughes

Location: Bryans Road, MD

Department Name: Bryans Road Vol Fire Dept & Rescue Squad

# of Pet Oxygen Mask Kits: 1

Sponsor: Joe Kritz

Location: Mt. Pleasant, PA

Department Name: Animal Friends of Westmoreland (Animal Control)

# of Pet Oxygen Mask Kits: 1

Sponsor: Karen Figura

Location: Wernersville, PA

Department Name: Western Berks Fire Dept

# of Pet Oxygen Mask Kits: 4

Sponsor: West End Neighborhood Council

Location: Tacoma, WA

Department Name: Tacoma Fire Dept

# of Pet Oxygen Mask Kits: 4

Sponsor: Yolanda Wardlaw

Location: Columbia, SC

Department Name: Columbia Fire Dept

# of Pet Oxygen Mask Kits: 1

Sponsor: Scott Shulman In Memory of Jake

Location: Spofford, NH

Department Name: Spofford Vol Fire Dept

# of Pet Oxygen Mask Kits: 1

Departments That Received Pet Oxygen Masks in March 2013

We are hereby listing orders placed during the month. Wag’N has no control over when the kits are distributed by sponsors and/or implemented by departments.

Sponsor: Janet Fincannon, Oxygen Masks for Pets

Location: Woodstock, NY

Department Name: Woodstock Fire Dept

# of Pet Oxygen Mask Kits: 3

Sponsor: Gina Morris

Location: Columbia, SC

Department Name: Columbia Fire Dept

# of Pet Oxygen Mask Kits: 2

Sponsor: Janet Fincannon, Oxygen Masks For Pets

Location: Gouldsboro PA

Department Name: Gouldsboro Vol Fire Dept

# of Pet Oxygen Mask Kits: 1

Sponsor: In memory of Binx

Location: Westport, WA

Department Name: Westport Fire Dept

# of Pet Oxygen Mask Kits: 1

Sponsor: In Memory of Joseph R. Capan

Location: Akron, NY

Department Name: Akron Fire Company

# of Pet Oxygen Mask Kits: 2

Sponsor: Divine K-9

Location: Forest Hill, MD

Department Name: Harford County Vol Fire & EMS Assn

# of Pet Oxygen Mask Kits: 1

Sponsor: Divine K-9

Location: Jarrettsville, MD

Department Name: Jarrettsville Vol Fire Dept

# of Pet Oxygen Mask Kits: 1

Sponsor: Organization Purchase

Location: Kalispell, MT

Department Name: Flathead Shelter Friends

# of Pet Oxygen Mask Kits: 1

Sponsor: Wag'N O2 Fur Life Program

Location: Richmond, VA

Department Name: Manchester Vol Rescue Squad

# of Pet Oxygen Mask Kits: 4

Sponsor: Michael & Eve Knoll

Location: Victoria, MN

Department Name: Victoria Fire Dept

# of Pet Oxygen Mask Kits: 1

Sponsor: Second Chance Pups, Inc.

Locations & Department Names:

Beatrice, NE - Beatrice Fire & Rescue

Aurora, NE - Aurora Volunteer Fire Dept

1 DEPT TBD in NE

Total # of Pet Oxygen Mask Kits: 3

Sponsor: Cortland Rotary

Locations & Department Names:

Cortland, OH - Cortland Fire Dept

Cortland, OH - Bazetta Fire Dept

Total # of Pet Oxygen Mask Kits: 2

Sponsor: Janet Fincannon, Oxygen Masks For Pets

Location: Archbald, PA

Department Name: Archbald Hose Company #1

# of Pet Oxygen Mask Kits: 2

Sponsor: Rodney and Shannon Meier

Location: Bethalto, IL

Department Name: Meadowbrook Vol Fire Dept

# of Pet Oxygen Mask Kits: 1

Sponsor: Department Purchase

Location: Northfield, OH

Department Name: Fire District 27

# of Pet Oxygen Mask Kits: 2

Sponsor: Joye Hancock Cooper

Location: Gilmer, TX

Department Name: Bettie Vol Fire Dept

# of Pet Oxygen Mask Kits: 1

Sponsor: Tumbleweed Steak House

Location: Big Sandy, TX

Department Name: Big Sandy Fire Dept

# of Pet Oxygen Mask Kits: 1

Sponsor: Dr. Clint Owens

Location: Diana, TX

Department Name: Diana Vol Fire Dept

# of Pet Oxygen Mask Kits: 1

Sponsor: Fife Feed

Location: Gilmer, TX

Department Name: Ewell Vol Fire Dept

# of Pet Oxygen Mask Kits: 1

Sponsor: Austin Bank

Location: Gilmer, TX

Department Name: Glenwood Acres Vol Fire Dept

# of Pet Oxygen Mask Kits: 1

Sponsor: Tom Tibiletti

Locations & Department Names:

Pittsburg, TX - Lafayette Fire Dept

Big Sandy, TX - Harmony Vol Fire Dept

Total # of Pet Oxygen Mask Kits: 2

Sponsor: First National Bank

Location: Ore City, TX

Department Name: Ore City Vol Fire Dept

# of Pet Oxygen Mask Kits: 1

Sponsor: Buck Rogers

Locations & Department Names:

Winnsboro, TX - Perryville Vol Fire Dept

Ore City, TX - New Mountain Vol Fire Dept

Total # of Pet Oxygen Mask Kits: 2

Sponsor: Gordon Reynolds

Location: Gilmer, TX

Department Name: Pritchett Fire Dept

# of Pet Oxygen Mask Kits: 1

Sponsor: DR. Wright

Locations & Department Names:

Gilmer, TX - Simpsonville Vol Fire Dept

Texarkana, TX - Pleasant Grove Vol Fire Dept

Total # of Pet Oxygen Mask Kits: 2

Sponsor: Courtney Mallon

Location: Alexandria, VA

Department Name: Alexandria Fire Dept

# of Pet Oxygen Mask Kits: 2

Sponsor: Linda

Location: Plover, WI

Department Name: Plover EMS

# of Pet Oxygen Mask Kits: 1

Sponsor: Diane S.

Location: Niagara Falls, NY

Department Name: City of Niagara Falls Fire Dept

# of Pet Oxygen Mask Kits: 1

This Fellow Department still needs 9 kits. Please consider helping by either

Donating Your Desired Amount

Gifting Full Kit Request to Fellow Department

Sponsor: Department Purchase

Location: Beaverdam, OH

Department Name: Beaverdam Richland Fire Dept

# of Pet Oxygen Mask Kits: 2

Sponsor: Mine Rite Technologies

Location: Buffalo, WY

Department Name: Johnson County Fire Control District NO. 1

# of Pet Oxygen Mask Kits: 2

Sponsor: Sun City Palm Desert Pet Club

Location: Riverside, CA

Department Name: Riverside County Fire Dept

# of Pet Oxygen Mask Kits: 2

Sponsor: Keith & Shirley Kelley

Location: Maggie Valley, NC

Department Name: Maggie Valley Vol Fire Dept

# of Pet Oxygen Mask Kits: 1

Sponsor: Larry Dunn

Location: Niagara Falls, NY

Department Name: Ciy of Niagara Falls Fire Dept

# of Pet Oxygen Mask Kits: 1

This Fellow Department still needs 8 kits. Please consider helping by either

Donating Your Desired Amount

Gifting Full Kit Request to Fellow Department

Sponsor: Janet Fincannon, Oxygen Masks for Pets

Location: Ridge, NY

Department Name: Ridge Fire District

# of Pet Oxygen Mask Kits: 1

Sponsor: Department Purchase

Location: Roanoke, TX

Department Name: Roanoke Fire Dept

# of Pet Oxygen Mask Kits: 2

Sponsor: Ohio Veterinary Medical Association & Dr. Robert L. Baumann

Location: Carlisle, OH

Department Name: Carlisle Fire Dept

# of Pet Oxygen Mask Kits: 1

Sponsor: K9 Diezel - UMass Police Canine Unit

Location: Amherst, MA

Department Name: Amherst Fire Dept

# of Pet Oxygen Mask Kits: 1

Sponsor: Doug Frederick

Location: Amherst, MA

Department Name: Amherst Fire Dept

# of Pet Oxygen Mask Kits: 1

Sponsor: Karen Humphriss

Location: Amherst, MA

Department Name: Amherst Fire Dept

# of Pet Oxygen Mask Kits: 1

Sponsor: Department Purchase

Location: Beacon, NY

Department Name: City of Beacon Fire Dept

# of Pet Oxygen Mask Kits: 2

Sponsor: Northern Chesapeake Sheltie Rescue

Location: Parkville, MD

Department Name: Baltimore County Fire Dept - Parkville Station #10

# of Pet Oxygen Mask Kits: 1

Sponsor: Northern Chesapeake Sheltie Rescue

Location: Darlington, MD

Department Name: Darlington Vol Fire Co #2

# of Pet Oxygen Mask Kits: 1

Sponsor: Refugee Canyon Veterinary Services

Location: Hebron, OH

Department Name: Hebron Fire Dept

# of Pet Oxygen Mask Kits: 1

Sponsor: Northern Chesapeake Sheltie Rescue

Location: White Marsh, MD

Department Name: White Marsh Vol Fire Co

# of Pet Oxygen Mask Kits: 1