MacVoices MacVoices #26023: Pepcom at CES - How Rescue Retriever Guides Firefighters to Pets
Jan 25, 2026
A new pet safety system for fires is showcased, combining reflective window decals, silent strobing detectors placed where pets hide, and collar-mounted FireTags. The conversation covers why pets are often missed, how the three-part system guides rescuers through smoke, real-world saves by neighbors, design choices for portability and battery life, and where the product will be sold.
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Targeted Pet Search Changes Outcomes
- Rescue Retriever fills a gap by notifying firefighters that pets are inside and where they likely hide during a fire.
- The system shifts search priority from luck to targeted rescue, reducing pet fatalities and search time.
Place Devices Where Pets Naturally Hide
- Place the reflective decal on a visible window so masked firefighters immediately know pets are inside.
- Put the Rescue Retriever smoke detector where your pet hides (crate, under bed) so its silent strobe directs searchers to them.
Designed For Search, Not Evacuation
- Rescue Retriever is built specifically for search-and-rescue rather than evacuation alarms.
- The system combines window decals, silent strobes, and collar FireTags to guide responders directly to animals.