PHOTOS: The Cañon City Area Fire Protection District is proud to announce the newest member of their Peer Support Team.
One-year-old Bernedoodle, Nova, will be joining the team as a specially trained support system.
Nova is trained to recognize elevated or diminished nervous system responses related to stress or anxiety in people.
She received her training in the Rocky Mountain Service Dog Project program in Utah and has been taught and loved by trainer Chauntil Gillins-Thain.
After her extensive training, Nova found her way to the Fire District as a donation from Joey and Sandy Esposito. This will be the 60th service dog the Espositos have donated to first responders, veterans, and others in need.