Based on studies, one out of every five firefighters has post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). With the work they do, it is almost inevitable for firefighters to experience the debilitating effects of PTSD. Due to this phenomenon, the Charlotte Fire Department (CFD) seeks to improve the mental state of their firefighters through a dog’s help. She may be the nation’s first Fire Department Therapy Dog. CFD welcomed Lady Catherine in May 2020 to help the heroes of the fire department in battling their issues. CFD acknowledges that the mental health of their firefighters is equally important as the work they do. … Continue reading Fire Department Therapy Dog Sniffs Out Her Co-Workers’ Stress