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(March 4, 2011) -- LB Firefighters rescued a seemingly lifeless dog from inside a smoke-filled burning house, then used a canine resuscitator -- provided years ago by Friends of LB Animals -- to bring the dog back to life at midmorning fire in the 4800 block of Bentree Ave. (SW of Orange/Del Amo).

LBReport.com coverage includes LBFD video that will now be used for training purposes.

In a release, LBFD Public Information Officer/Firefighter Steve Yamamoto says the call originated from a Long Beach Gas Department Employee...who saw large amounts of black smoke coming from a home.

LBFD says Engine 12 arrived on scene within three minutes and found heavy black smoke coming from the back of the house and attic vents.

[Release text] Firefighters wasted no time in stretching a hose line into the structure after forcing entry through the front door and initiating an aggressive interior attack. Firefighters/Paramedics on Rescue 9 quickly pulled a backup line to the rear of the home and pried the door to gain access.
The truck crew then laddered the roof to cut a hole that would relieve the intense heat and the heavy smoke below. The blaze was quickly knocked down and a primary search for victims was immediately conducted throughout the smoke filled home.
It was then that Firefighters discovered what appeared to be a lifeless medium sized dog on the bathroom floor. They quickly scooped up the dog and took it to the front of the house and began treatment with a canine resuscitator and administered high flow oxygen.
After assisting with ventilations the dog’s respiratory rate and drive greatly improved and was no longer lethargic.
The dog was then taken to a local area veterinarian for further treatment and evaluation.