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Rescue Squad Bios

Ali Hemyari
Position: Director of K-9 Special Ops - Tactical Rescue department of homeland security (DHS/FEMA) certified is 100, 200, 700, 800b
Certifications: S.W.A.T. K-9 School, Knoxville, TN Police Dept. Canine Tactical School, West Covina, CA Police Dept. (CATS) S.W.A.T. and K-9 Interacting During Deployment School, West Covina, CA Police Dept. (SKIDDS) AKC Certified Evaluator K-9 Handler, National Police Canine Association Chief Instructor, Davidson County Rescue Squad K-9 Tactical Rescue K-9 Unit Director, Overton County Rescue Squad K-9 Tactical Rescue Member, Homeland Security Task Force 4 EVOC Certified, Berry Hill Police Dept Trained- Collapse, Confined Space, and Trench Rescue, Nashville Fire Dept. Trained, cadaver water dragging CPR for the professional rescuer First Aid for the professional rescuer AED for the professional rescuer Authorized Pet First Aid Instructor, American Red Cross Licensed State of TN Police Dog Vendor
Member Of: Member, PBA Police Capitol Hill Chapter Member, Tennessee Tactical Officers Association Member, Nashville K-9 DVG Schutzhund Member, TN Valley Working Dogs Member, TN Association of Rescue Squads Member, Service Dogs of America (SDA) Member, National Association for Search and Rescue (NASAR)
Education: University of Tennessee Knoxville - Marketing/Finance Certified Professional Sales Trainer & Speaker - The Southwestern Company Federal Licensed Banking Lender
Ali Hemyari is the only civilian K-9 trainer in the state of Tennessee that has completed and graduated a police mandated S.W.A.T. K-9 School that is recognized by the National Tactical Officers' Association (NTOA K-9). His vast experience and knowledge comes from the discipline of a Schutzhund and KNPV background with the integration of government K-9 applications. He has trained all across the United States with various dogs stemming from small Chihuahuas to large Mastiffs. His participation in several Trials and Trainings across the world has led him to be considered one of the best trainers in the Southeast United States and his affiliations quench his thirst for ongoing knowledge and learning. Ali is a certified AKC Evaluator.

John Poland
Position: Obedience Trainer, Decoy, Helper department of homeland security (DHS/FEMA) certified is 100, 200, 700, 800b K-9 Mazda (Labrador Retreiver, Black), SAR Wilderness Trailing
Member Of: Member, Davidson County Rescue Squad K-9 SAR Member, Overton County Rescue Squad K-9 SAR Member, Tennessee Association of Rescue Squads President, Nashville K-9 DVG Schutzhund Member, Homeland Security Task Force 4
Education: University of Tennessee 2005 Originally From: Kingston , Tn Federal Licensed Banking Lender Authorized Pet First Aid Instructor, American Red Cross
Favorite Breeds: Labrador Retriever and Belgian Malinois Mazda was rescued in June 2006. She was a little rough around the edges but since then has become an excellent companion. She is excellent around all individuals especially children. She loves to go to training and the dog park and is very affectionate enjoying all dogs as friends. She is more inquisitive than intrusive, she loves to roam through plastic bags or purses. She also loves going to Nursing homes to visit and spend time with those who do not always have visitors. If you would like to see Mazda come out to the dog park or training and she would love to have you pet her.

Robert Joey Leigh
Nashville K-9 Coach and Mentor Helper at more than thirty IPO trials, including front half at three National Championships for three different foreign judges from three different organizations Chairman of the Helper Committee for the AWMA VSK/Police-DPO helpers for the 2006 AWMA National Championship International level competition trainer
Joey has played a major role in the training seven different handlers and eight dogs to qualifying spots on World Championship teams. Four of these dog and handler teams won National Championships. During this time he took his own competition dog, Nykko from a six week old puppy to IPO/Schutzhund III level by age two, qualifying for three FMBB world teams and competing at the FMBB World Championships in Austria in 2004. He has trained more than 30 Police K-9 dog and handler teams through various certifications including, NAPWDA, NNDDA, USPCA, NPCA, and POST.

Jessica Baba
Position: K-9 Handler, Denia (black/tan GSD, Air Scent Live Find, Area/Wilderness) department of homeland security (DHS/FEMA) certified is 100, 200, 700, 800b German Shepherd SAR and US&R/ obedience trainer
Member Of: Member, Davidson County Rescue Squad K-9 SAR Member, Overton County Rescue Squad K-9 SAR Member, Tennessee Association of Rescue Squads Member, Nashville K-9 DVG Schutzhund Member, Homeland Security Task Force 4
Education: University of California at Berkeley 2003 CA Dept. of Justice, Office of the AG Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) Cold Case Homicide Unit University of San Diego School of Law 2006 San Diego City Attorney's Office Naval Legal Service Office (NLSO) Licensed to practice law in Tennessee

Ysela M Carrillo, M.D.
Position: K-9 Handler, Grizzly black/tan GSD (Air Scent, Area/Wilderness) department of homeland security (DHS/FEMA) certified is 100, 200, 700, 800b, intro to HAZMAT K-9 Unit Medical Director
Member Of: Member, Davidson County Rescue Squad K-9 SAR Member, Overton County Rescue Squad K-9 SAR Member, Tennessee Association of Rescue Squads Trained, cadaver water dragging Member, Homeland Security Task Force 4
Education: Vanderbilt University Trauma/Critical Care Fellowship 1999-2000 Vanderbilt Faculty 2000-current Board certified General Surgery, Trauma, and Critical Care University of New Mexico Doctor of Medicine 1994 General Surgery Residency University of New Mexico 1999

Nick Wolkonsky
Position: K-9 Handler Dixon, Red Bone Coon Hound, Trailing Emma, doberman pinscher, Obedience
Member Of: Member, Davidson County Rescue Squad K-9 SAR Member, Overton County Rescue Squad K-9 SAR Member, Tennessee Association of Rescue Squads Member Doberman Club of Nashville Member Nashville Dog Training club Member IAADP (International Assoc. of Assistance Dog Partners) Member, Homeland Security Task Force 4 Authorized Pet First Aid Instructor, American Red Cross Member, National Association for Search and Rescue (NASAR)
Certifications: Level 3 Obedience Training Trained, cadaver water dragging AKC Canine Good Citizenship (CGC)Certification	Department of Homeland Security Ceritifications: Introduction To Hazardous Materials Response Basic Incident Command System IS-200 National Response Plan (NRP), IS-800.A National Incident Management System (NIMS), IS-700 Incident Command System IS-100 Hazardous Materials Response Possess FBI, TBI, Homeland Security, Metro Police clearances

Sandy Pope
Position: Mentor TN Valley DVG Schutzhund Secretary
Member Of: Member, United Schutzhund Clubs of America Member, United Doberman Club Member, Tennessee Valley Working Dogs
Sandy Pope is an expert on the Doberman Pinscher breed. Her dream is to re-establish the respectful reputation that is due the Doberman and return them to the services which they have been bred for. She has bred, raised, and trained dogs for over 25 years and competes in regional schutzhund trials all across the United States. She has completed several Schutzhund titles, including titling to ScH 3 from a puppy.

Mia Jennings

Position:

Probationary Member, Area Search

Mia is passionate about working dogs. Her main occupation is a groomer, however, her experience with dogs has extended into Search and Rescue. We look forward to having Mia on our team in the future.

Sarah Cochran
Position: Probationary Member, Area Search EMT- IV Western Kentucky University 2004-2005 Nursing school: Columbia State CC CPR/AED certified
Allie is a 4 1/2 y/o Shepard mix with an awesome personality. Sarah rescued her from the Nashville humaine society when she was about 5 months old. She is very friendly and loves everyone. Together, their cofidence will develop a great team.

Richard Peterson
Position: Mentor Schutzhund Mentor Schutzhund DVG Competitor
Richard is a heavily experienced Schutzhund and police dog trainer. His method of training dogs has created a new avenue of thought and experience for anyone who works with him. He's a phenomenal trainer, educator, and professional whose desire is to see others succeed. We appreciate all that he does and we value him as an incredible asset.

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