Firefighters are attacked by canines while on the job.

Crisis Situations - Firefighters are attacked by canines while on the job.

Two volunteers from the Loburg (Jerichower Land) fire station encountered a dog attack while responding to a fire on Saturday afternoon. They were summoned to Wendgräben, a neighborhood in Möckern, to handle a fire that had begun after an 80-year-old man had burned and put out garden waste hours prior. Upon their arrival, the senior's dogs charged at the firefighters, injuring one of them seriously enough to require a trip to the hospital. The elderly homeowner then appeared and managed to subdue the dogs. The fire was eventually put out. Police have launched an inquiry into the incident, with the dog owner being potentially charged for causing negligent bodily harm. The fire covered two hectares of grassland.

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1. In some emergency situations, the presence of animals, such as in this case where the firefighters encountered attacking dogs, can add an unexpected challenge to their duties.
2. The volunteer fire department in Saxony-Anhalt is not only responsible for extinguishing fires but also has to deal with various emergencies involving animals, which can sometimes lead to injuries.
3. Regrettably, incidents like the dog attack on the firefighters in Möckern are a reminder of the importance of securing pets during emergencies to avoid harm to both animals and responders.
4. To ensure the safety of both animals and emergency responders, the local volunteer fire department in Möckern could consider partnering with animal control services or organizing volunteer trainings on animal handling during emergencies.

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