The heartwarming moment happened after Engine 29 responded to a burning vehicle in East Oakland. Once the flames were under control, firefighters noticed an unexpected visitor waddling toward them.

According to the Oakland firefighters’ Instagram, the pigeon appeared to be in distress after likely inhaling smoke from the fire. And in what might be one of the most wholesome emergency responses of the year, firefighters gently held an oxygen mask over the bird’s beak to help it recover.

It worked.

After a few moments of fresh oxygen, the pigeon regained its strength, flapped its wings and flew off, presumably with a newfound appreciation for first responders.

The firefighters’ union shared a short video of the rescue on social media Tuesday, and the internet wasted no time falling in love with the unlikely patient. The clip has already soared past 7 million views, with thousands of commenters applauding the compassionate rescue.

“Another reason why we should care for pigeons. They were domesticated by humans so they will seek help from humans. Be kind to all living things,” one person wrote.

Another commenter joked that the rescue was money well spent, writing, “If this is what the $400 from my paycheck goes to then by all means. In fact, take a little more I’ll manage.”

Others pointed out that this isn’t the first time Oakland firefighters have come to the aid of a pigeon, with one person calling the department “the best.”

And, because it’s the internet, there was also room for one final joke.

“Sources say the insurance company is finding a way to bill the bird as we speak,” another commenter quipped.

The tiny rescue may have only lasted a few moments, but judging by the millions of views and endless praise online, this little bird’s happy ending has certainly taken flight.