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Dayton promotes firefighter to captain and OKs funding for comfort dog program
Summary
The Dayton City Council swore in firefighter Joe Teeterman as a captain at Station 1 and discussed a new comfort/therapy dog program the fire chief said will cost roughly $10,000 a year from public safety funds for veterinary care and supplies.
The Dayton City Council swore in firefighter Joe Teeterman as a captain for Station 1 at its Aug. 12 meeting, and the fire chief outlined a plan to add a comfort/therapy dog to the department’s wellness resources.
“Tonight, it’s a great opportunity to bring up Joe Teeterman for a promotional opportunity for Station 1,” Chief Hendrickson said while introducing Teeterman and administering the oath. Council members offered congratulations after the ceremony.
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