March 21, 2023 West Hartford firefighters have welcomed her with pats and ear scratches.
Source Firehouse.com News
The newest member of West Hartford Fire Department has no fire or EMS training but she was immediately accepted as part of the team.
When Lola strolls through the engine bay, she’s greeted with smiles and gestures, and the atmosphere changes, a Fox 61 reporter noted.
The Labrador Retriever is one of the first in the state to be on duty in a fire station.
“She’s not a cure-all, she’s not some panacea to the things we have to see and deal with on a day-to-day basis however she’s an introductory step to help our firefighters relax and decompress,” FF/Medic Matt Hebert said of his new pal.
Tough fire and EMS calls are taking their toll on responders across the nation. And, Lola is there to help.
When she’s not enjoying ear-scratches, pats on the head and treats from firefighters, she’ll be at home with Hebert.