Firefighters Mike Rucker, Jim Powell. Glenn Caudill, Capt. Bill Murphy (left to right) and Barney at old Fire Station No. 9 in Springfield, Ohio in July 1973
On July 19, 1973, Barney, a curious beagle puppy, wedged himself in an old milk can. Members of the Springfield Fire Division carefully freed him - proving man is a dog's best friend.
The firefighters at old Fire Station No. 9 - at 17 West State Street - first punched a hole in the can so the puppy could get some fresh air. Then tried cooking oil to slide his head. Finally, they went with a metal cutter.
Firefighters Mike Rucker, Jim Powell. Glenn Caudill and Capt. Bill Murphy performed the tender extrication.
These photos from the Springfield News & Sun were transmitted to newspapers across the U.S. by the Associated Press. They were shared with the Springfield Fire Journal by retired Lt. Dave Aills of Rescue Company 1.