Reliability - K-9's trained through cross-contamination, over septic tanks and drain fields and any number of situations as to avoid false hits.

Consistency - K-9's trained with multiple action alerts to avoid handler errors

Goals - To raise the standard of reliability for K-9's and handlers

To educate the public on the types and uses of SAR dogs

To educate disaster teams on working with and preparing for SAR dogs.

Affiliations - NASAR

CERT Teams of Florida

Civil Air Patrol

Experience - Active in SAR since 9/11/01

Training - CERT

National Fire Academy

Emergency Response to Terrorism

Train the K-9 Trainer

Emergency Management Institute

Basic Incident Command System

Anticipating Hazardous Weather & Community Risk

General Emergency Services

First Aid and

Bio-Hazardous Materials and Blood Bourne Pathogens

Availability - 24/7/365