Seminole County, FL, Fire Departments Receive Life-Saving Pet-Specific Oxygen Masks
Seminole County, Fla. (March 4, 2025) – Seminole County Fire Department recently received a donation from the nonprofit Mona Pants Foundation for life saving pet-specific oxygen masks. Thanks to the generosity of their dedicated supporters, first responders can now have more pet oxygen masks, which aide pets in emergencies such as fire or accidents. This will not only be saving the lives of pets but also providing peace of mind to their owners.
In addition, the U.S. First Responders Association donated an additional pet mask per every station at the Seminole County Fire Department (20 in total).
“We utilize pet masks on scene quite frequently,” said Training Lieutenant Joshua Marzolf who helped facilitate the donation. “We do have pet oxygen masks, but we are always needing more and are very thankful for the generous donations do our first responders to help save our Seminole County pets.”
“At Mona Pants Foundation, we firmly believe that every pet deserves the same level of care and compassion as their human counterparts. Pets are cherished members of our families,” said Keli Hogan of the Mona Pants Foundation. “Our dedication to this mission is rooted in the countless heartwarming stories we have received describing how these masks have played a pivotal role in saving the lives of pets caught in dire situations. “
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About the Seminole County Fire Department (SCFD):
The Seminole County Fire Department proudly serves a countywide population in Seminole County, Florida of nearly a half-million residents with 20 fire stations. SCFD is top ISO Class 1, Accredited by the Center for Public Safety Excellence (CFAI), and Commission on Accreditation of Ambulance Services (CAAS) Accredited. SCFD provides emergency services to the unincorporated areas of the County and in the Cities of Altamonte Springs, Winter Springs and Casselberry. The Department has first response agreements in place with the Cities of Lake Mary, Longwood, Sanford, Oviedo and Orlando/Sanford Airport. Follow SCFD on social on Facebook (@SCFD.1974), Instagram at X (@SCFDPIO). For more information, visit www.seminolecountyfl.gov/firedepartment.
About Mona Pants:
Mona Pants is a 501(c)(3) non-profit with a mission to raise money for animal rescue groups, sanctuaries, and shelters. They also provide K9 officers with protective vests and First Responders with Pet Oxygen Mask Kits. Their goal is to establish a Senior Dog Center/ Sanctuary/ Farm or House to take in senior pets that have been abandoned for the remainder of their lives. Established in 2014, Mona Pants has supplied more than 20 fire departments with life saving pet masks. For more information please visit Mona Pants .
