Therapy Dogs

Thousands of Conn. city residents vote on name for new firehouse dog

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East Haven firefighters adopted the dog after rescuing it from a hot car

IAFC releases report on best practices for fire service canine groups

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The Amber Ribbon Report identifies and defines the roles and standards for service and support dogs

The power of curiosity

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IDEX Fire & Safety

Leave a legacy that will improve the fire service for generations to come

New therapy dog will play key role for Iowa FFs, community

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River, the 4-month-old German shepherd puppy, will take part in critical incident stress debriefings for Newton first responder and residents

Real-world scenarios help Neb. USAR team with rescue training

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The simulations at the site in Lincoln tested the team's abilities in concrete breaching, breaking, shoring, lifting and rigging

‘They are family’: Chicago firefighters cope with unprecedented pair of deaths

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“The first thing you feel is failure. We want to be able to save our brother or sister,” said Chicago Firefighters Union Local 2 spokesman Patrick Quane

Video: Texas 'fire dog' opens FD’s doors to let in locked-out first responder

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Watch as Georgetown Fire Department’s fire dog, Koda, happily lets the stranded member inside

Ohio firefighters rescue 4 children from fire, but 2 die

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"It's a significant blow to us," said West Chester Twp. Fire Chief Rick Prinz, who said counseling and therapy dogs are available to crewmembers

First responder mental health group offering trained service dogs

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Heroes Comfort will cover all costs for those agencies that get dogs

Therapy dogs: The next step in enhancing firefighter wellness programs

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Dogs have a long history helping firefighters; now they expand their role to offer physical and mental health benefits

FirstNet, AT&T launch therapy dog program to support first responder health and wellness

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As part of the “ROG the Dog” animal-assisted therapy initiative, 30+ dogs will be stationed across the country to deploy following emergencies

Canine companions join San Diego Fire-Rescue to offer emotional support

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The three dogs have completed more than 120 hours of training and are each paired with a chaplain to help aid first responders wellness

A firefighter's best friend provides therapy to those battling wildfires

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Kerith, a Golden Retriever and licensed pet therapy dog, offers much-needed emotional support to California firefighters battling the 2,400-acre Woodward Fire

Fla. FD to expand K9 program, train greyhounds as therapy dogs

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Miami-Dade Fire Rescue aims to have a therapy dog at every fire station, and plans to adopt greyhounds left homeless after Florida's racing ban

Photo of the Week: Firefighter takes in patient’s dog

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This week’s photo comes from Mark Heller, the EMS coordinator with Chatham Fire Rescue in Massachusetts. Pictured is Michael Lopriore and his new foster dog. A local resident was in need of rehabil...