Larry the K9 is the newest recruit at Stafford fire and rescue Stafford fire and rescue [Submitted photo]
On Wednesday, February 17, Larry, Stafford County Fire and Rescue’s (SCFR) first peer support canine, was officially placed with his handler within the department.
As a peer support canine, Larry, along with his handler Technician Jeffrey Stocker, will be a resource for department personnel experiencing work related stress or trauma.
Larry is a two-year-old yellow lab who was trained by volunteers with First Responder K-9 (FRK9). FRK9 is a local company that trains purpose bred dogs to first responders with PTSD, TBIs and other disabilities as well as first responder agencies as service dogs or peer support dogs. Larry will live full time with Technician Stocker, his primary handler.
Repair work to begin at Stafford County fire station months after crew ousted Rock Hill Fire Station in Stafford County.
The Rock Hill Volunteer Fire Station in Stafford County is about to undergo some much-needed repairs.
The Stafford County Board of Supervisors approved $258,000 in funding to be used to repair the volunteer fire Station 8, located at 2133 Garrisonville Road. The 45-year-old building requires structural and finishing repairs due to mold. The building is also getting upgrades to its building’s heating, ventilation, and air conditioning units.
According to Stafford fire chief Joseph Cardello, these problems caused both health and air quality issues for the volunteers at the station.