Fire crews rescue animals caught in Hermits Peak Calf Canyon fire

Good News Notes: “It was a close call for seven puppies and their mom after being caught in the Hermits Peak Calf Canyon Fire. The dogs are lucky to be alive after they were found just feet from smoldering ash. In a picture captured by Aaron Abeyta, smoke is still coming from the ground as…

WATCH: Firefighters Rescue Dog That Fell Into the Bay at Miami Beach

Good News Notes: “Firefighters saved the day in Miami Beach on Tuesday by rescuing a dog that had accidentally fallen into the bay. The Miami Beach Fire Department shared a video of the rescue on its Facebook page showing firefighters Santis and Escudero teaming up to bring the water-logged pup to safety. According to the department, Fire…

Video: Deer rescued by Sacramento firefighters

Good News Notes: “A deer was rescued out of a canal near the American River by Sacramento Metro firefighters on Sunday afternoon, fire officials said. The call came out at 12:19 p.m. when bystanders reported a deer that was struggling to breathe and drowning in a concrete canal adjacent to the American River, fire officials…

FL Firefighter Rescues Terrified Goat From 30-Foot-Deep Sinkhole

Good News Notes: “Firefighters diligently train for a variety of risky rescues they might encounter on the job, but this was definitely a first for firefighter Adam Hudson of the High Springs Fire Department. On Sunday just after 2:30 p.m., Hudson’s fire crew, based in Alachua County in north-central Florida, home of Florida State University, was…

Local student giving back to firefighters

Good News Notes: “When Heights High School senior Bridget Martinez was assigned a community service project as part of her International Baccalaureate (IB) program at Heights High School, her thoughts immediately jumped to firefighters. “They’re our community protectors,” she said. “I just want to make sure that they feel appreciated and that the community gets…

Cincinnati firefighters save dog Gertie stuck in concrete walls

Good News Notes: “A dog that had been missing for five days was found on Sunday after firefighters saved it from being stuck between two concrete walls. The dog, Gertie, went missing on Tuesday after owner Connie Frick told WXIX her dog ran into the woods and didn’t return. She made posters for the missing dog and put them…