Congratulations to San Bernardino County Fire’s Station 305, which has officially launched its Large Animal Rescue Team — a project spearheaded by Captain Robert Edie — as part of the Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) unit.
The Hesperia station’s large animal rescue trailer is equipped with a variety of harnesses, ropes and flotation devices designed to rescue horses (or cattle) that may fall into the aqueduct, river, or down a ravine. A 400-pound realistic horse prop, used for training, can be manipulated at its joints for a variety of rescue scenarios.
The Large Animal Rescue Team traveled to Muscoy in March, where they rescued 17 large animals stuck in deep mud, along with 30 medium-sized animals.
Thanks to Captain Edie and the County Fire team for adding this valuable resource to our community!