Tallulah Firefighter Jack Moore entered a burning house to rescue a dog Tuesday evening. Unfortunately the animal did not survive due to smoke, according to Tallulah Fire Chief Harold Allen.
“On August 20, 2024 at approximately 6:30 P.M., the Tallulah Fire Department was dispatched to the 1200 block of N. Cedar St. in reference to a structure fire,” Allen said in a statement. “On arrival, firefighters noticed flames coming from the structures on the north side and south side.”
Allen said crews “quickly deployed a 1 1/2 inch hand line to extinguish the flames.” While working the fire, they heard a dog inside.
“While extinguishing the flames, a barking dog was heard coming from the inside of the structure,” Allen said.
Firefighter Jack Moore, who has been with the department for two years, went inside and brought the dog out of the building. “The dog was removed from the structure but unfortunately it was overcome by smoke and did not survive,” Allen said.
Interim Mayor Yvonne Lewis said the city takes pride in the actions of its firefighters. “The city of Tallulah is really proud of our firefighters, especially our volunteer firefighters,” Lewis said. “Whether it’s human, whether it’s an animal, whatever the case may be, they always risk themselves to do whatever they can to save a life.”
Lewis added that Moore’s actions reflect his dedication. “It really makes the city of Tallulah proud that Mr. Moore, who is one of our volunteer firefighters, who really gives of himself, took the action to go in to save this animal,” she said.
Firefighters continued suppression efforts until the fire was fully extinguished.
