08/18/2026
SUCCESSFUL LARGE ANIMAL RESCUE 🐴🚒
On Saturday morning, August 15th, crews from Mt. Vernon Vol. Fire co. were dispatched to assist a homeowner with a 25-year-old horse stuck in a ditch.
Recognizing early on that the rescue required specialized care to keep the horse calm and safe, Command coordinated with local veterinary support. Once Dr. Danny Noble and Dr. Jessica Yankus arrived on scene to administer sedation, our team (with assistance from Princess Anne Vol. Fire Company) moved quickly into action.
Using short bridles on each leg alongside assist equipment generously operated by Joe Reading with his tractor, personnel were able to safely lift and extricate the horse in just 18 minutes.
We are happy to report that the horse made a full recovery! 👍🏻
A big thank you to Dr. Noble, Dr. Yankus, Joe Reading, Princess Anne Vol. Fire Co. and all responding personnel for their outstanding teamwork and dedication to our community—both two-legged and four-legged.
