Vancouver firefighters a set to introduce a new member of the team of Monday 鈥� Lola, the trauma dog.
鈥淩ecent studies have shown that almost half of emergency services personnel show 鈥榮ignificant symptoms鈥� consistent with one or more mental disorders,鈥欌�� said Capt. Jonathan Gormack. 鈥淰ancouver Fire & Rescue Services is leading the way to provide training, treatment, and interventions for staff dealing with occupational stress.鈥�
Lola will work with her handler, Asst. Capt. Steve Fraser, to help provide members of the Vancouver Fire Fighters鈥� Union Local 18 and all Vancouver Fire & Rescue staff with mental health support and healing.
The golden retriever even has her own .
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