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According to JJ Edmondson, an operational firefighter in Victoria, Australia, "International Firefighters’ Day is observed each year on 4th May. On this date you are invited to remember the past firefighters who have died while serving our community or dedicated their lives to protecting the safety of us all. At the same time, we can show our support and appreciation to the firefighters world wide who continue to protect us so well throughout the year."

In honour of these brave men and women, we at Bored Panda have put together this list of firefighters saving pets. After all, pets aren't just animals--they're members of our families, too! So go vote on this collection, or if you have photos of a pet that was saved from a fire and you want to share, upload them below!

More info: firefightersday.org

#1

Koala Named Sam Is Given A Drink Of Water By Cfa Volunteer Fire Fighter

Koala Named Sam Is Given A Drink Of Water By Cfa Volunteer Fire Fighter

REUTERS Report

#2

A Firefighter In Denmark Rescues A Cat From A Burning House

A Firefighter In Denmark Rescues A Cat From A Burning House

jennny55 Report

#4

A Russian Firefighter Saving A Cat

A Russian Firefighter Saving A Cat

Vmoney1337 Report

#5

Firefighters In Lacey, Rescued Baby Hamsters During A Trailer Fire Today And Gave Them Oxygen

Firefighters In Lacey, Rescued Baby Hamsters During A Trailer Fire Today And Gave Them Oxygen

solidwhetstone Report

#6

Firefighter Comforting A Dog That Has Been In A Car Crash

Firefighter Comforting A Dog That Has Been In A Car Crash

Lukas Pearsall Report

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Elina Hurtta
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is from Kouvola, Finland and firefighter is Veli-Pekka Hämäläinen. Dog (Master) was also injured (now It is ok). Helicopter was landing at the moment that pictures was taken. http://www.hs.fi/m/sunnuntai/a1452830801461

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#7

A Cat Clings To The Firefighter Who Rescued Him

A Cat Clings To The Firefighter Who Rescued Him

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#8

The Dog Rescued From The Structure Fire Took His Head Out Of The Oxygen Mask To Give A Wet Thank You To Ff/Paramedic Mark A. Monaghan From Largo Fire Rescue

The Dog Rescued From The Structure Fire Took His Head Out Of The Oxygen Mask To Give A Wet Thank You To Ff/Paramedic Mark A. Monaghan From Largo Fire Rescue

Steven Hirschfield Report

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#9

That Loving Look Of A Cat That Just Recovered

That Loving Look Of A Cat That Just Recovered

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#10

Firefighter Ray Spellmyer Carries A Poodle Named Joseph Out Of A Burned Out Building

Firefighter Ray Spellmyer Carries A Poodle Named Joseph Out Of A Burned Out Building

Jennifer Brown Report

#12

A Firefighter Rescues A Cat

A Firefighter Rescues A Cat

imgur.com Report

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Iris Berry
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That Cat owner looks so happy yet the cat is just like I'm back B****

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#13

Blind Dog Being Rescued From The Cold Water Of Lake Ontario

Blind Dog Being Rescued From The Cold Water Of Lake Ontario

Rex Features Report

#14

The Crew Rescued A Cat That Was Barely Breathing From Under The Bed

The Crew Rescued A Cat That Was Barely Breathing From Under The Bed

Seattle Fire department Report

#15

Firefighters Refuse To Let Guinea Pig Die

Firefighters Refuse To Let Guinea Pig Die

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#16

Firefighter Saves Cat From Condo Fire Today. Cat Was Not Impressed

Firefighter Saves Cat From Condo Fire Today. Cat Was Not Impressed

emtcj Report

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#17

Firefighters Use Mouth-To-Nose Respiration To Save Family's Dog

Firefighters Use Mouth-To-Nose Respiration To Save Family's Dog

foxnews Report

#18

Corpus Christi Fire Department Captain John Leahey Examines One Of Two Cats Rescued From A Duplex Fire

Corpus Christi Fire Department Captain John Leahey Examines One Of Two Cats Rescued From A Duplex Fire

Rachel Denny Clow Report

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#19

Firefighter Jeff Clark Gets The Lick Of Thanks From A Dog (additionally She Was Pregnant)

Firefighter Jeff Clark Gets The Lick Of Thanks From A Dog (additionally She Was Pregnant)

www.cbsnews.com Report

#20

Firefighter With The Dog He Rescued From A Burning Home In Connecticut Last Friday

Firefighter With The Dog He Rescued From A Burning Home In Connecticut Last Friday

qp0n Report

#22

Norwegian Firefighter Giving Oxygen To A Rabbit After Rescuing It From An Appartment Fire

Norwegian Firefighter Giving Oxygen To A Rabbit After Rescuing It From An Appartment Fire

SandraShipley95 Report

#24

Firefighter Erik Vath Carries A Dog Away From A Fire

Firefighter Erik Vath Carries A Dog Away From A Fire

Tom Bushey Report

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Daria B
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8 years ago

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What an interesting image! A FIREfighter rescuing from FIRE. and yet... It looks like SNOW. I guess the white/gray colours come from smoke and cinder, though...

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#26

Missoula Firefighter Brett Cunniff Holds An Oxygen Mask To A Kitten Rescued From A House Fire In The Lower Rattlesnake Valley

Missoula Firefighter Brett Cunniff Holds An Oxygen Mask To A Kitten Rescued From A House Fire In The Lower Rattlesnake Valley

Tom Bauer Report

#27

San Jose Firefighters Saved A Family Pet

San Jose Firefighters Saved A Family Pet

smokeshowing Report

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EchoRise
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A DACHSHUND! WE HAVE 6!!! HEAVEN FORBID ANYTHING HAPPENS TO THIS PRECIOUS BEAN AND ALL OF ITS KIND! HALLELUJAH PRAISE THE HOLY DACHSHUNDS AND PRAY THEY WILL STOP ESCAPING FROM OUR DARN FENCE! LIVE WELL, BE WELL, STOP FEKKIN ESCAPING FROM FENCES BELOVED SAUSAGE DOGS. #ESCAPEFIRESNOTFENCES #DOXIEPROBLEMS #DOXIELOVE

#28

Cat Stuck In Window Is Saved By Firefighters

Cat Stuck In Window Is Saved By Firefighters

glenheartless Report

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Shana
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I wish people would be more careful with tilted windows if they have cats. There's enough options to seal the gap if you insist on having the window open all the time.

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#29

Besides This Kitten, Which Survived, Firefighters Also Rescued Several Dogs, A Bird In A Cage, And A 9 Foot Python. No Humans Were Harmed In This Fire

Besides This Kitten, Which Survived, Firefighters Also Rescued Several Dogs, A Bird In A Cage, And A 9 Foot Python. No Humans Were Harmed In This Fire

Michael Williams Report

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Holly Woods
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think this firefighter may have a claw stuck in his neck or chest.

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#30

Firefighters Found Coocoo The Cat On The First Floor Of A Boston Building After Putting Out A Fire. Here Firefighter Raymond Alicea Administers Oxygen To The Cat

Firefighters Found Coocoo The Cat On The First Floor Of A Boston Building After Putting Out A Fire. Here Firefighter Raymond Alicea Administers Oxygen To The Cat

Patricia McDonnell Report

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Gayle Warnick
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Thank you to all you firefighters who take their time from such tragic times to also think of our pets too

#31

Firefighter Rescuing Small Kitty

Firefighter Rescuing Small Kitty

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#32

Firefighter Rescuing Pet

Firefighter Rescuing Pet

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#33

Firefighters Gently Comforting And Providing Oxygen To A Dog Suffering From Smoke Inhalation

Firefighters Gently Comforting And Providing Oxygen To A Dog Suffering From Smoke Inhalation

Los Angeles Fire Department Report

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#34

Here Is A Firefighter Saving One Of My Mentally Challenged Neighbor's Cats

Here Is A Firefighter Saving One Of My Mentally Challenged Neighbor's Cats

lfernandes Report

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meileisa
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I had to laugh at the caption of this photo. Poor thing. Hope its okay now.

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#35

Ft. Lauderdale Firefighters Giving Puppies Oxygen After A Housefire

Ft. Lauderdale Firefighters Giving Puppies Oxygen After A Housefire

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#36

The Fort Worth Crew Firefighters Have Saved Many Dogs And Cats, But This Was The First Pet Frog That Needed Rescuing

The Fort Worth Crew Firefighters Have Saved Many Dogs And Cats, But This Was The First Pet Frog That Needed Rescuing

Glen E. Ellman Report

#37

Firefighter Scott Dawson Kneels Down With Finn, A Chihuahua Mix, After Pulling Him Out Of A House Fire In Bloomsburg

Firefighter Scott Dawson Kneels Down With Finn, A Chihuahua Mix, After Pulling Him Out Of A House Fire In Bloomsburg

MichalJohns Report

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#39

Firefighters Rescued Smokey After Burning Debris Fell Around Its Enclosure

Firefighters Rescued Smokey After Burning Debris Fell Around Its Enclosure

Danella Bevis Report

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#40

Auburn Firefighters Rescued Pet Snake From The Apartment Fire

Auburn Firefighters Rescued Pet Snake From The Apartment Fire

Russ Dillingham Report

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#41

Firefighter Administers Oxygen To Prissy The Cat After The House Fire

Firefighter Administers Oxygen To Prissy The Cat After The House Fire

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#42

Bowling Green, Ky., Firefighter Jacob Lee Rescues A Cat From A Fire At An Apartment Complex

Bowling Green, Ky., Firefighter Jacob Lee Rescues A Cat From A Fire At An Apartment Complex

Joe Imel Report

#43

A Firefighter Saves The Cat

A Firefighter Saves The Cat

Jason Bain Report

#44

Firefighter Andy Bell Rescues Two Pups From An Apartment Fire In Jacksonville

Firefighter Andy Bell Rescues Two Pups From An Apartment Fire In Jacksonville

Robert Leistra Report

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#45

Firefighter Rescuing A Cat

Firefighter Rescuing A Cat

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#46

Firefighters Rescued Bandit The Dog From The Hillside

Firefighters Rescued Bandit The Dog From The Hillside

Fox40 Report

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#47

Firefighter Cat Rescue, Firefighter Squad Klagenfurt

Firefighter Cat Rescue, Firefighter Squad Klagenfurt

Martin Steinthaler Report

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#48

A Tamilnadu Firefighter Giving Bisucits To A Dog During Chennai Floods

A Tamilnadu Firefighter Giving Bisucits To A Dog During Chennai Floods

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Lev Lafayette
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Don't forget the rodent. http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/weird/fireys-revive-roasted-rat/story-e6frev20-1111113795509

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