Connecticut Fire Department Adopts Dog After Rescuing Him From Hot Car

A Connecticut fire department has a new team member. Firefighters rescued a dog that the owner surrendered after leaving it in a hot car. Riggs now calls the fire station home. The entire Connecticut city has taken a liking to the furry companion and even helped name him. “We thought that he'd be a good fit for a station support dog. They're becoming increasingly popular in public safety,” Fire Chief Matthew Marcarelli told Inside Edition Digital’s Andrea Swindall