The Contra Costa County Fire Protection District (Contra Costa Fire) announced the launch of a Peer Support Canine Program.
According to the District, now, more than ever, our firefighters, command staff, support staff, and their families need competent, trusted, and understanding support and assistance.
The District has developed a Peer Support Canine Program offering comfort care and preemptive and proactive care. Firefighters often experience unique stressors beyond what most understand and these events can be impactful for years.
Having properly trained and embedded canines and canine handlers within the District can make all the difference in the health and longevity of personnel.
Contra Costa County Fire will introduce two peer support canines as well as recognize our Fire Investigation Dog and Search and Rescue Task Force Dog with a swearing-in event on Monday at Fire Station 2 in Pleasant Hill.
A Swearing in Ceremony will be held on Monday at Fire Station 2 in Pleasant Hill.
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- Oct 30 – 24 Displaced After 2-Alarm Fire in Pleasant Hill
- Oct 19 – Firefighters Battle 2-Alarm Vegetation Fire in Pittsburg
- Sept. 11 – Firefighters Battle 70-Acre Vegetation Fire in Concord
- Aug 5 – Firefighters Battle 5 Acre Vegetation Fire in Pacheco
- July 29 – Firefighters Make Quick Work of 3-Acre Vegetation Fire in Antioch
- July 27 – Updated: Firefighters Battling 471-Acre Vegetation Fire in Bay Point
- June 27 – CALFIRE Says Brentwood Vegetation Fire Grew to 250-acres
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Very good
Long overdue
Seeing dogs at base camp of large fires has become the norm.
Some will say “you knew what you were getting in to” or “what a waste of my taxes”
This investment will pay off in the long run ,
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