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Therapy dogs, as their name suggests, are trained and tempered to assist with providing therapeutic care to anyone and everyone who wants to pat their sweet heads. They are also very different from a certified service dog. Service animals are trained to perform a specific task or tasks for their handler, and their handler only. As such, therapy dog...
Why are therapy dogs so critical to consider? As a fire captain for a busy Denver-metro area fire department, I suffer from the same ailments as our brothers and sisters across the country. We work long and odd hours. Many of our nights conclude with little sleep. We unfortunately see people having their worst days and suffering their hardest times...
The good news is I truly feel that we as first responders are turning the corner and are focusing now more than ever on our mental health and wellness. Step into any city firehouse and you’ll find a gym, some better than others, but a gym nonetheless. We are placing a greater emphasis on physical health and conditioning to be able to our job. What ...
More and more fire departments and police agencies across the country are starting to recognize that the mental health of their employees is paramount to their overall wellness, happiness and job satisfaction. Bringing in therapy dogs enhances this overall package of resources that agencies are starting to adopt. We have finally gone beyond checkin...
Reed Norwood is the Station 3 captain for West Metro Fire Rescue in Lakewood, Colorado. He also serves as the secretary/treasurer for IAFF Local 1309.
The Saint Louis Huggs Owner-Trained Service Dog Program stands as a comprehensive and dynamic training initiative, meticulously crafted to address the diverse needs of individuals seeking the steadfast support of a service dog.
Information on careers with the Fire department including qualifications, application information, testing process and fire academy.
The fire academy is an intensive 18-week program that prepares individuals for a career in firefighting. It includes physical training, classroom learning, and practical skills development, with a focus on teamwork.
Emergency medical technicians and paramedics attend the Academy for two weeks to prepare them for utilizing their medical training within the St. Louis Fire Department. This training is followed by six weeks of Academy supervised, hands-on training in the field.
Koru K9’s board and train in St. Louis, MO offers 24/7 immersion and real-world training. Your dog will learn structure, behaviors, and commands. Enroll today!
