Guide dog Ziggy to receive special fire safety award
Published: June 8, 2005
A Toronto guide dog named “Ziggy” will receive a special Fire Safety Award from the Fire Marshal’s Public Fire Safety Council at a ceremony on June 15, 2005 in Toronto. The annual Fire Safety Awards recognize outstanding contributions to fire protection and prevention in Ontario.
On February 23, a fire broke out in Ziggy’s owner Neena Saloiya’s high-rise apartment when an oven mitt caught fire while food was being retrieved from the oven. Her guide dog Ziggy immediately began yelping and jumping around the apartment before the smoke alarm activated, to alert her to the danger. Immediately, Neena called 911. Ziggy then led her down 20 flights of
stairs to safety.
Although the fire gutted the apartment and caused about $30,000 in
damage, the situation could have been much worse had it not been for Ziggy and
his will to lead Neena to safety.
“Neena was extremely fortunate that Ziggy was there to alert her to the danger and lead her to safety,” said Fire Marshal Bernard Moyle. “Without a doubt, Ziggy saved the day!”
Fire departments throughout the province nominated individuals, organizations-and Ziggy-for this year’s awards; 21 recipients were selected.
The Honourable Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services Monte
Kwinter and Fire Marshal Moyle will present the awards at a luncheon ceremony
at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel in Toronto.
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