Wilmington Fire Department adds new crisis response dog to program

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The Wilmington Fire Department is adding a new crisis response facility dog to its program with the Paws 4 People Foundation.

Milo will report to work with his handler, engineer Bill Beliles, at Wilmington Fire Department Headquarters.

The goal of the crisis response facility dog program is to aid in the de-escalation of stress post-call, ease tension at the station, lower anxiety, reduce long-term effects of PTSD, and improve cardiovascular health.

Facility dogs also provide comfort in emergency situations.