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The JEMS Report - How Critical Incident Response Canines Are Changing First Responder Support
Manage episode 493707427 series 2902534
The JEMS Report - How Critical Incident Response Canines Are Changing First Responder Support
JEMS Managing Editor Jeff Frankel sits down with Janeen Baggette, the founder of K9s for Freedom and Independence, to explore a unique approach to first responder well-being.
With a background as a military medic and law enforcement handler, Janeen shares how her nonprofit trains specialized Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT) canines. These dogs differ from typical therapy and patrol dogs—they’re specially conditioned to operate in chaotic environments, offering emotional support while maintaining confidentiality crucial for legal and occupational safety.
Janeen walks us through the rigorous selection and training process, highlighting their ability to detect cortisol levels reflecting human stress. Through heartfelt stories, she illustrates the quiet impact these canines have on victims and first responders alike.
Challenges around funding and awareness remain, but Janine’s vision for expanding certified teams across the country offers hope for better communication, reduced suicide rates, and stronger peer support in these high-pressure fields.
101 episodes
Manage episode 493707427 series 2902534
The JEMS Report - How Critical Incident Response Canines Are Changing First Responder Support
JEMS Managing Editor Jeff Frankel sits down with Janeen Baggette, the founder of K9s for Freedom and Independence, to explore a unique approach to first responder well-being.
With a background as a military medic and law enforcement handler, Janeen shares how her nonprofit trains specialized Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT) canines. These dogs differ from typical therapy and patrol dogs—they’re specially conditioned to operate in chaotic environments, offering emotional support while maintaining confidentiality crucial for legal and occupational safety.
Janeen walks us through the rigorous selection and training process, highlighting their ability to detect cortisol levels reflecting human stress. Through heartfelt stories, she illustrates the quiet impact these canines have on victims and first responders alike.
Challenges around funding and awareness remain, but Janine’s vision for expanding certified teams across the country offers hope for better communication, reduced suicide rates, and stronger peer support in these high-pressure fields.
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