San Francisco Fleet Week Presents 'Bark at the Park'

Photo By Sgt. Christopher J. Moore | West Palm Beach, Fla., native Sgt. Marlon Madison, the chief handler with Military Working Dog Platoon, Headquarters and Service Company, 1st Law Enforcement Battalion, based out of Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., is scheduled to participate in a civil-military canine capabilities demonstration during San Francisco Fleet Week 2014, from Oct. 6 to 12. The event focuses on interoperability training between civil and military agencies to improve cooperation and coordination, as well as increase readiness through a range of humanitarian assistance operations.  

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES

10.06.2014

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I Marine Expeditionary Force

SAN FRANCISCO - What: Dogs trained in urban search and rescue, bomb and drug detection, as well as emotional support dogs that work diligently to enhance the lives of people with disabilities.

When:

3:00 PM-6:00 PM Tuesday October 7, 2014

Where:

Jefferson Square Park, San Francisco, CA

Who:

United States Marine Corps
San Francisco Police Department
San Francisco Fire Department
K9 Companions
California Rescue Dog Association (CARDA)
Beagle Brigade which is with United States Customs and Border Protections

Visuals:

Dogs trained in detection and bite will bound towards a target 10-15 yards away and demonstrate accuracy and aim. A specialized search dog will showcase its ability to work off-leash at an extended distance from the handler as it searched for explosives. A combat tracker dog will demonstrate its ability to track for people, also for extended distances.

Search and rescue dogs will simulate searching for survivors in earthquake debris. Dogs that serve as emotional support, such as for veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder, will mingle with the public as their role as supporters is discussed.

Background:

Since 2010, Fleet Week has helped local authorities and service members prepare for and respond to emergencies which may take place in the Bay Area and around the world. Joint exercises and seminars include urban search and rescue training, medical trauma training, and a senior leader seminar.

San Francisco Fleet Week 2014 is October 6th thru 13th. This year’s public events will feature the return of the Blue Angels airshow, a performance by the Marine Corps Band, the commissioning of the Navy’s newest ship- the U.S.S. America

Military, civilian, and non-profit service dogs strut their stuff
Media who wish to have Marine Corps K-9’s on camera during early morning shows/ standups should contact 2ndLt Francheska Soto at 210-386-8980

For more information visit www.fleetweeksf.org

• Date Taken: 10.06.2014
• Date Posted: 10.06.2014 21:28
• Story ID: 144439
• Location: SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA, US