Deer Rescue Leads To New Equipment For The Branford Fire Department

BRANFORD, CT — People aren't the only things the Branford Fire Department rescues. Back in January the Fire Department helped rescue four deer who had fallen through the ice and help them get to shore safely.

But the department said that "event helped us identify shortcomings in our ability to rapidly deploy and communicate in this environment." During the January 15 rescue of the deer officers from Dan Cosgrove Animal Shelter and Regional Water Authority Recreation also assisted the Branford Fire Department.

"This lead to an evaluation of our equipment, communications and techniques used for cold water rescue.
Today firefighters took advantage of winters last gasp to practice using new equipment and hone techniques to better respond to such incidents," the Fire Department posted on its Facebook page. "The new equipment fills gaps in our cache for not only Ice rescue but, other open water rescue scenarios where rapid deployment will make the difference."

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