Casper Fire-EMS adds two new furry recruits

CASPER, Wyo. (Press release) - Casper Fire-EMS is pleased to announce the appointment of the first two certified therapy dogs in the Department’s 128-year history.

Therapy dog Axe has completed his 17-week K-9 Caring Angles program in partnership with... — Therapy dog Axe has completed his 17-week K-9 Caring Angles program in partnership with Sit-Means-Sit dog training. Axe will assume his role as a certified therapy dog this week.(Casper Fire-EMS)

Therapy dogs Axe and Quincie have completed their 17-week K-9 Caring Angels training program in partnership with Sit-Means-Sit dog training and will assume their roles as certified Therapy Dogs beginning this week. From K-9 Caring Angels: “K-9 Caring Angels Therapy and Service Dogs trains and certifies Therapy Dogs around the country for both private citizens and for organizations like Fire Departments, Police Departments, Assisted Living, Counseling Groups, Funeral Homes, etc. K-9 Caring Angels Therapy and Service Dogs trained the first full time Firehouse Therapy Dog in the United States after working with Fairfax County Fire Department on a pilot program headed up by our very own Buck Best.” Axe is a two-year-old Rhodesian Ridgeback, and will serve alongside Deputy Chief Cam Siplon.

Deputy Chief Cam Siplon will work alongside Axe to help with day-to-day tasks around the station.(Casper Fire-EMS)

Quincie is a 1-year-old Golden Retriever and will serve alongside Deputy Chief Jason Speiser.

Deputy Chief Jason Speiser will work alongside Quincey to help with day-to-day tasks around the... — Deputy Chief Jason Speiser will work alongside Quincey to help with day-to-day tasks around the station.(Casper Fire-EMS)

Pursuant to the commitment of the City of Casper to enhance mental health services and accessibility for all employees, both Axe and Quincy will serve as an integral part of the continued enhancement of mental health services and options for Casper’s Firefighters.