Ash
Therapy Dog · Placed
Ash brings calm and steady support to Rescue Fire Department, partnered with Fire Captain Brett Jones. His steady presence helps first responders process the weight of the job and find moments of peace.
Fire Captain Brett Jones
Fire Captain Brett Jones
Fire Captain · Peer Support
Brett Jones has served with Rescue Fire Department for over two decades, rising to the rank of Fire Captain. A certified peer support specialist, Brett recognized early in his career that the emotional demands of the job required the same attention as physical fitness — and he has spent years building a culture of wellness within his department. As Ash's handler, Brett brings that same commitment to every station visit, community event, and peer support conversation. Together, they have become a trusted resource for firefighters navigating stress, grief, and the cumulative weight of emergency response. Brett is an active member of the H4H Paw Platoon network and a passionate advocate for expanding peer support resources across the fire service.
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"This program is lifesaving. Mental health was not talked about. About five years ago we recognized we had to find ways to cope."
Fire Captain Brett Jones
Rescue Fire Department · Handler, Ash
"One thing I noticed when she has her vest on she is in work mode then we go home and she is in puppy mode and wants to play. The only training I did with her was sit and stay. She learned to go in the crate on her own."
Fire Captain Brett Jones
Rescue Fire Department · Handler, Ash
Ash: Stories & Spotlights
Videos, news features, stories, endorsements, and letters documenting Ash's journey and impact.
Hearts 4 Heroes USA: Pawed Healers Bring Relief for First Responders
Mountain Democrat · Sep 29, 2023
A feature story on Ash and Fire Captain Brett Jones at Rescue Fire Department — covering Ash's role in the department's peer support program and the lifesaving impact of the H4H Paw Platoon.
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