Bloomfield, CT - The Bloomfield Center Fire Department handled a dual incident response after being dispatched alongside the Blue Hills Fire Department for a shed fire threatening a nearby residence on Elizabeth Avenue.

While units were en route, an additional call diverted resources to Gale Road for an animal rescue involving a horse trapped in a stream behind a property.

Crews quickly shifted operations and deployed a variety of equipment from multiple apparatus to stabilize and free the animal.

Assistance was provided by Suffield CT Fire Department, while the Windsor Volunteer Fire Department - CT covered headquarters during the incident.

The Durham Animal Response Team was also requested but was canceled prior to arrival.

A nearby resident contributed a mini excavator, which proved instrumental in the successful extrication.

After a coordinated effort lasting just over an hour, the horse was safely freed and is expected to recover.

Bloomfield crews operated with Squad 3, Rescue 6, Brush 1, Utility 1, Utility 6, and Car 3, with 10 volunteers responding. All units cleared the scene and returned to service following the incident.