Overview

• A young Belgian Shepherd climbed onto the ridge of a 7.5-meter-high house in Remscheid after slipping through an open window on July 4
• Feuerwehr Remscheid crews deployed a jumping cushion beneath the roof while positioning a turntable ladder to reach the dog
• Firefighters coaxed the animal toward a roof opening and directed it through a window back into the home
• The rescue concluded successfully with no injuries to the dog or emergency personnel
• The operation highlights the growing role of German fire departments in handling animal recovery missions beyond firefighting