Orange County Fire Authority Adds New K9 to Its Ranks

Orange County Fire Authority K-9 "Pax" is introduced as the agency's first Peer Support Dog in Irvine, Calif., on April 10, 2023. John Fredricks/The Epoch Times

IRVINE, Calif.—The curious 3-year-old golden Labrador—wearing a K-9 service vest—lovingly nudged journalists with his nose as local and county officials and Orange County Fire Authority staff announced April 10 the newest four-legged member of their team.

“Pax” will now assist the fire authority in responding to trauma incidents with his handler Firefighter Wade Munson.