College shares animal rescue tips

Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service has partnered with Derby College Group to help firefighters train how to deal with a broad range of animals.

Over the next couple of months, firefighters will be working with animal trainers at the college’s Broomfield Hall Animal Unit to gain in-depth knowledge of dealing with animals in the wild, especially those in distress.

In 2021/2022 Derbyshire’s firefighters attended 91 separate animal rescue incidents.

Jon Collins, the college’s head of land-based studies, said: “It’s great that we are able to support Derbyshire Fire and Service with animal handling training.

“The training will help the firefighters learn how to deal with larger species of animals that are commonly rescued, such are horses, cattle, pigs, sheep and deer that find themselves trapped or in dangerous situations.

“We’re also providing hands-on training in dealing with more exotic animals, including llamas, lizards and snakes!”