In 2023, 29 SDF-trained teams achieved certification, allowing them to deploy with their task forces when called upon to respond when needed.
Congratulations to the following teams who achieved certification together for the first time:
Brad Bacon & Diana (California Task Force 8)
Nick Bartel & Six (California Task Force 2)
Ed Chea & Nala (California Task Force 1)
Chris Cook & Ridge (Virginia Task Force 2)
Jeremy DeMott & Chirp (Virginia Task Force 2)
Louis Gudiel & Gordon (California Task Force 2)
Mike Harcos & Buck (California Task Force 7)
Justin Montgomery & Stryker (Oklahoma Task Force 1)
Sean Monville & Nanci (California Task Force 5)
Jonathan Munguia & Clifford (California Task Force 2)
Brandy Outlaw & Pluto (Virginia Task Force 2)
Paul Reyes & Nellie (California Task Force 8)
Adam Schaaf & Dodger (Nebraska Task Force 1)
Mark Stevenson & Ruger (California Task Force 1)
Mandy Tisdale & Hope (California Task Force 4)
Jessica White & Alder (Oklahoma Task Force 1)
Teams must pass this evaluation every three years to remain deployable, and the following teams achieved this recertification in 2023:
Brandon Andersen & Winnie (California Task Force 7)
Michael Bruce & Cooper (California Task Force 5)
Imelda Cordova & Diesel (California Task Force 5)
Lee Culley & Tommy (Utah Task Force 1)
Bob George & Shadow (California Task Force 2)
Tyler Green & Mila (California Task Force 5)
Wade Haller & Dallas (California Task Force 5)
Steve MacDonald & Molly (Nebraska Task Force 1)
Michael Patterson & Kendri (California Task Force 5)
Andrew Pitcher & Storm (Nebraska Task Force 1)
Sean Quigley & Geno (California Task Force 2)
Mark Schroeder & Koda (Nebraska Task Force 1)
Rudy Valencia & Topa (California Task Force 4)
We are proud of all these teams who worked so hard to reach these milestones and look forward to many more accomplishments during their careers!
