Heroes of Nashville
On
June 13, 2002, Nashville firefighters rushed to what they thought was a business, but it turned
out to be the home of a woman with many
pets. Nearly 200 exotic birds and a dog died
from smoke inhalation. Later, it was
reported that they were able to save a few of the
birds. The fire was said to have been caused
by an electrical fire.
As people with bird companions, we know how difficult it must have been to even attempt to save these creatures. Thrashing in fright, they must have been difficult to remove, and big beaks such as the one on the greenwing macaw in the photo were surely intimidating. And yet, they tried, as gallantly shown in the photograph.
The actions of the Nashville Fire Department touch us to our core, and we are shown once again what special people are nation's firefighters are. Please sign the gratitude book and let the the Nashville Fire Department know how much they were appreciated.