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030725 Firefighters Rescue Sheldon the Tortoise in Pembroke

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Firefighters from Pembroke Dock Fire Station recently rescued Sheldon the tortoise, after a heating lamp in his enclosure caused a fire.

On Monday, June 30th, Firefighters from Pembroke Dock Fire Station attended a property at St Ann’s Crescent in Pembroke.  The crew responded to a fire confined to a heating lamp in the tortoise’s enclosure, Firefighters quickly rescued Sheldon from his enclosure and extinguished the fire using two breathing apparatus sets, one hose reel jet and one positive pressure ventilation fan.

Sheldon’s owner was very appreciative to the crew for their quick work in saving Sheldon and extinguishing the fire.  Following the incident, Firefighters conducted a Home Fire Safety Check at the property.

Safe and Well Visit

Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service offers the opportunity to have a free Safe and Well Visit in your home. 

A Safe and Well Visit includes all the contents of a Home Fire Safety Check but will also include other safety messages that may be relevant to the people living in the property.  Safe and Well Visits include fitting and checking smoke alarms, identifying possible fire hazards and expert advice on escape plans and fire prevention.

Protect your home and loved and book a free Safe and Well Visit.  More information is available here.

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