The fire service has said the training is needed as its crews have become less used to dealing with animals.

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Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service pointed out the staff had fire safety awareness training and repeated advice for members of the public not to enter a building on fire.

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Safety is the top priority in firefighter training, said Jill McCurdy, chief of fire and aviation training for the U.S. Forest Service.

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