N.B. fire department’s ‘celebrity’ K9 handpicked for special training
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Tanker the facility dog is one of only 12 in North America selected for training at the Franklin County Sheriff's Office (FCSO) Law Enforcement Therapy K9 School in Ohio.
A cherished member of Riverview Fire and Rescue has been handpicked for a special honour.
Tanker the facility dog is one of only 12 in North America that have been selected for training at the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO) Law Enforcement Therapy K9 School.
Tanker is only one year into his tenure as the official facility dog for the fire department, but he’s already had quite an effect on the team — and the greater community.
“I walk into a grocery store and people say, ‘Is that Tanker?’ He’s just like a celebrity around here. He’s pretty cool,” said his handler, Lt. Dave Murray.
Tanker’s main role is to be a comforting presence for the staff, who sometimes have to deal with traumatizing situations on the job.
“We’re still humans and we have to deal with that as well. A lot of times when Tanker comes in, he takes that negativity and turns it into a positive experience and shows us it’s not the end of the day,” Murray said.
Tanker is described as a vital part of the department who has played an important role in community engagement and public education. The K9 teaches people young and old about fire prevention, as well as being a friendly — and cute — ambassador for the department.
“Unfortunately, a lot of times we deal with people when they’re at their lowest. You know, their house is burnt or they’re dealing with a car accident or the loss of a loved one,” Capt. Dwight Robertson said.
According to the fire chief, crews have responded to fire-related calls at the encampment about 80 times since last March.
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