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Hooksett council approves volunteer 'comfort canine' program for firefighters
Summary
Local 3264 and Hooksett Fire Rescue presented a volunteer-funded therapy canine program (a donated Dalmatian named "Steve") to support firefighter mental health and community outreach. The council approved the program by roll call; the union and donors will cover costs and PrimeX will handle liability coverage.
Hooksett Town Council voted Nov. 5 to approve a volunteer-funded comfort-canine program for Hooksett Fire Rescue.
Local 3264 representatives told the council the dog, "Steve," is a purebred Dalmatian donated by Puppy Palace (Manchester). Steve completed a live-in training program and holds AKC canine-good-citizen certificates; his primary, exclusive handler is Firefighter Nick Domingue. Union leaders and department officials said the program is fully funded by donations and the union; they said the town will…
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