Firefighter Health and Injury Management Program
Summary
The district introduced Olive, a goldendoodle facility dog supporting crews after difficult calls, at zero cost through the Hearts for Heroes partnership. A firefighter reported crews already responding positively.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Nov 10, 2026.
Impact analysis
No cost to the district — the dog was provided through the Hearts for Heroes partnership.
Firefighters and EMS crews get mental health support after traumatic calls.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Board of Fire Commissioners — November 10, 2026
The district introduced Olive, a goldendoodle facility dog supporting crews after difficult calls, at zero cost through the Hearts for Heroes partnership. A firefighter reported crews already responding positively.
Board of Fire Commissioners — July 7, 2026
The fire district reviewed the ongoing success of its in-house physical therapy and injury prevention program led by Dr. Brian Fisher, which helps reduce workers' compensation claims and keep firefighters healthy.
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