K9 First Responders

11/08/2025

There are no words. Our thoughts are with the officers and staff of MA DOC.

01/08/2025

15/07/2025

Today we are thinking of our friends and colleagues in Weymouth, Massachusetts. #117 it does not seem like 7 years have gone by.

17/04/2025

National Animal Care & Control Appreciation Week!

Take time today to thank the men and women who dedicate their careers to help animals and protect the public. Their work is so much more than picking up stray dogs and cats.

Thank you for the countless hours you dedicate to animals in need.

14/04/2025

This week is National Telecommunicator Week. To many, we know them as the voice on the other end of the phone.

Who are they? 911 professionals are certified as emergency medical dispatchers (EMDs), emergency fire dispatchers (EFDs) and/or emergency police dispatchers (EPDs). Managers and supervisors may also be certified as emergency number professionals (ENPs) or certified public-safety executives (CPEs).

They are truly the First... First Responders. Thank you.

14/04/2025

A thought to start your week from an inspiring colleague.

18/03/2025

A career in Emergency Medical Services (EMS) presents significant challenges, particularly in terms of mental health support, which often lags behind that of Police and Fire Departments.

Global Medical Response (GMR) has implemented a therapy dog program aimed at assisting first responders by providing comfort and alleviating stress in demanding situations. The presence of therapy dogs can enhance morale, reduce anxiety, and create a sense of normalcy for those in the field.

Jesse Baker, GMR's National Therapy Dog Program Coordinator, will share how GMR tailored their program to address the specific culture and needs of EMS professionals.

Join us at the 2025 Comfort Dogs in Public Safety - Connecting in Crisis conference to learn more. It is taking place on March 24th and 25th at UMass Boston, with an option for virtual attendance.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/comfort-dogs-in-public-safety-connecting-in-crisis-registration-1222720934229

GMR Therapy Dog Team Global Medical Response AMR of Springfield AMR - Greater Hartford/ Northeast, CT AMR Bridgeport, CT

16/03/2025

A local Emergency Manager (EM) is enjoying lunch with a Comfort Dog team at an outdoor café when a text message alerts them to a gas main explosion in a densely populated area of the town. The EM turns to the Comfort Dog team and inquires, "What are you up to right now?"

The EM is tasked with overseeing all aspects of emergency management programs and activities within the community, which includes managing resources before, during, and after significant emergencies or disasters. This role plays a crucial part in enhancing first responder and community resilience.

Hear from Michael J. Purcaro, Chief of Government Administration for the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, as he shares his experiences with Comfort Dogs throughout his career and highlights the significant impact they have had in supporting the communities he has served.

2025 Comfort Dogs in Public Safety - Connecting in Crisis Gizmo's Frens

March 24th and 25th at UMass Boston w/ virtual attendance option

https://2025cdipsconference.eventbrite.com/