Rescue Squad
We have seven members currently active with both the Davidson County Rescue Squad and the Overton County Rescue Squad. These
members' objectives are to serve and protect Nashville/Cookeville and the counties surrounding by
volunteering their time to K-9 Search and Rescue (SAR), utilizing canines and resources
for the relief and aid of saving lives. They are internally certified by the Davidson County and Overton County
Rescue Squads, members of Tennessee Association of Rescue Squads (TARS), and members of the National
Association for Search and Rescue (NASAR). We carry one Trauma Surgeon Medical Doctor within the
Unit and all members are certified CPR Professional Rescue and First Aid.
We currently cover the entire Region III for SAR relief, and
dilligently train several times a week to ensure life safety. Our search and rescue
structure enables the handler and canine to assist in a variety of ways including:
Tactical Rescue,Rubble Search, Water and Wilderness Rescue, Unstable Ground Search,
and Building Searches. Though pre-dominantly air scenting, foot track scenting is
also taught and covers an area up to 800 yards per sweep. Our dogs are put through
a rigorous training routine, sometimes training twice a day. Most of our dogs
are imported from Europe as high drive working dogs, versus the common pets you
see. This not only insures no negative cross breeding, but also dogs that
have been continuously improved over the years. Their job is to work and their joy
in passion is to do so. They are all friendly with children and adults and have
been socialized with a variety of animals. They are also qualified around big city
noises, gun shots, lights, and crowds, as well as slick floors, rough terrain, and
weathered. If you would like a demonstration for your school or church, feel free
to call us! (615) 438-2602
Cadaver Dog Training Barrells
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US&R Hunt Barrells with Victim  |
Confined Space Run Tube |
Unstable Surfaces (ex. scaffolding) |
Wilderness Area Search Find  |
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RESCUE VEHICLES
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K-9 Tactical Rescue Vehicles
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GMC Yukon |
Hummer H2 |
Nissan Exterra
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K-9 Demo Vehicles
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Hummer H2 |
Ford Crown Vic |
Nissan Pathfinder
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Nashville K-9 and the Nashville Red Cross have teamed up to bring you a Red Cross Authorized Pet First Aid course. Your pet depends on you for his or her well-being. In addition to providing daily care, love and affection, your best friend depends on you in an emergency. Whether your pet becomes ill or injured, or needs help in a disaster, the American Red Cross can help.
Learn basic information on how to recognize and care for emergencies, illness and injuries in cats and dogs. Participants learn rescue breathing, CPR and care for choking pets, and first aid for bleeding, fractures, poisonings, illness, and much much more.
For information, please email: petfirstaid@nashvillek9.com or call 615.438.2602
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