Urban Search and Rescue

Erie Fire Chief at Weekly Brigade Meeting

I found out yesterday at the Brigade weekly meeting that I wasn't officially a member of the Fire Department. I had to apply! It just doesn't seem right that a Dalmatian wouldn't automatically be a member, but I filled out the application and today I was accepted! Fire Chief Aircom has given a lot of thought as to how I can fit in (other than just running after the Fire Truck):

Ever heard of a USAR Team?
Urban Search & Rescue
It's a specialty rescue unit that launches a massive response to a disaster like a hurricane, a terrorist attack or an earthquake

And he says I can be half of a K-9 team. Actually, what he said was I would have to find a handler. (After a little discussion we agreed to say partner instead of handler. )

He told me about a great web site - http://www.peopleandpaws.org/AreasofExpertise/USAR/tabid/58/Default.aspx

I'm going to study the information there to prepare for my training. I do have to find a partner first. I asked my BGF Danielle if she would like to be partners, but she has just been asked to be a Senior Role Player and may not have the time for search and rescue. We'll talk about it more later this week. I hope she can do it, but it's really an honor for her to be a Senior Role Player and I can see how it could be very time consuming.