Congratulations to the canine disaster search teams that have achieved certification so far in 2025!

So far, in 2025, 11 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:

Ivan Arredondo & Gizmo (California Task Force 8)

Arby Fields & Greta (California Task Force 2)

Jacy Hernandez & Mason (California Task Force 1)

Alexis Miller & Hawthorne (California Task Force 2)

Kristine Priebe & Emmett (California Task Force 1)

Steve Thompson & Tex (California Task Force 4)

 

Teams must pass this evaluation every three years to remain deployable, and the following teams achieved this recertification in 2025:

Jason Jasgur & Ruffy (California Task Force 1)

Garreth Miller & Reva (California Task Force 3)

Julie Padelford & Ricochet (California Task Force 4)

Paul Sandigo & Cassie (California Task Force 3)

Billy Walkenhorst & Victor (California Task Force 8)

 

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!