In what’s shaping up to be one of those heartwarming stories that’ll have you believing in heroes again, London Fire Department crews went above and beyond during a recent house fire response.

The drama unfolded on May 14th when firefighters responded to what initially seemed like a routine house fire call. But this wasn’t your typical emergency response – it quickly became a race against time to save not just human lives, but a four-legged family member too.

According to the London Fire Department’s own social media update, crews were literally performing CPR on a dog while managing the blaze. Yes, you read that right – firefighters doing chest compressions on someone’s beloved pet while simultaneously battling flames.

The good news? All human occupants managed to escape the fire safely. That’s always the priority, but it’s pretty incredible that our local first responders still had the bandwidth and compassion to focus on saving the family dog.

The fire itself was brought under control, with crews moving into ventilation mode to clear smoke from the structure. It’s that methodical, professional response you’d expect from London’s finest, but with an extra dose of heart thrown in.

What makes this story particularly touching is how it highlights something many pet owners already know – our furry friends aren’t just animals, they’re family members. The fact that firefighters recognized this and acted accordingly speaks volumes about the kind of community we live in.

Fire departments across North America have increasingly been training crews in pet CPR and emergency animal care, recognizing that for many families, leaving a pet behind simply isn’t an option. It’s become part of the modern reality of emergency response.

The London Fire Department shared the update on their official Twitter account, complete with the hashtag #ldnont that locals know and love. In typical understated Canadian fashion, they presented it as just another day at the office – though anyone reading between the lines could see this was anything but routine.

While we don’t have details on the dog’s current condition or what caused the fire in the first place, what we do know is that when push came to shove, London’s firefighters didn’t hesitate to treat every life as valuable. The ventilation work continued as crews worked to make the scene safe for everyone involved.