VIDEO: One local fire station has its very own mental health therapy dog. It’s the first therapy dog designated to firefighters in the Tampa Bay Area.
At the North River Fire District, the new mental health dog named Drew, right here, is changing the whole morale of the station, and officials say he’s helping firefighters after they respond to traumatic calls. “We see most everyone on their worst days so we try to do our best and be professionals. Drew kind of comes back and be a human again,” said firefighter, Michael Davila.
We all know the saying “A man’s best friend…” but what about a first responder’s best friend?
“He’ll come and run up to you, give a nice little lick and you can pet him, he’s always happy to see you,” said Davila.
For the firefighters at the North River Fire District, this little golden retriever named Drew is their best friend.