Best of BTB: Ember the fire dog spreads messages of prevention and love
0Editor’s note: As part of our 10th anniversary, Behind the Badge is sharing stories from our archives on Tuesdays and Fridays. This story is from October 5, 2024. April is Dog Appreciation Month. It’s a pretty good gig, and so far her career is off to a good start Her name is Ember and she is the Facility Dog employed by the City of Orange Fire Department. “She’s trained in love,” said Firefighter Mike Romero, her owner and handler, who is training Ember to work as the first service dog in the department. Ember is an officially sworn, badge carrying…
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