Therapy Dogs

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

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

"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

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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...

Colo. FD swears in 2 service dogs to assist with mental health

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MFR's Emergency Responder Service Dogs program aims to reduce stress to emergency responders

Therapy dogs sent to comfort El Paso victims, first responders

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Rudy and Channel are in El Paso to deliver “unconditional love and support" to first responders and victims affected by the mass shooting

Service dog changes life of NY volunteer firefighter

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Darryl Vandermark was paired with his service dog, Patriot, and he said the canine helped dim the depression, the anxiety, the anger he had felt due to his PTSD