Lending a helping paw: Fire department’s newest - and cutest - member to be a source of comfort and encouragement for first responders - Washington Daily News

Lending a helping paw: Fire department’s newest - and cutest - member to be a source of comfort and encouragement for first responders - Washington Daily News

First responders have one of the most difficult jobs in the city. They respond to calls involving fires, car accidents, medical emergencies and more. They see citizens in their most vulnerable moments and do their best to save them. This doesn’t happen once per month, week or even day. It can happen multiple times per day. First responders see people “on what is typically the worst day of their life,” Washington Fire Chief R.M. Flowers said.  Re…