Our Team of Experts

Tina Shaw, Disaster Team Leader, Operational K-9 Handler

Certifications:

• Certified Firefighter III
• Paramedic
• Hazardous Materials Operations
• Technical Rescue Awareness
• Rope Rescue Operations
• Fire Apparatus Engineer
• FEMA Canine Search Specialist, MO-TF1

Affliliations:

• Springfield Fire Department
• Fire Explorers Post 300
• CERT
• Illinois Task Force 1
• Missouri Task Force 1

Narrative: "Living life trying to keep up with a pair of Belgian Malinois has robbed me of anything clever to comment on about myself. While being a full time firefighter pays the bills, my true passion is for K9 Search and Rescue. I was lucky enough to pick out a truly stellar first dog, and get involved with some truly stellar people. I look forward to working with them all on ISD for many years to come."

K9 Partner: Taeryn  

• Belgian Malinois, Male
• DOB:
• Certified: First Responder Disaster, FEMA Type I
• To see a video of Taeryn working a rubble pile to locate a live victim, click http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=79B99P3gawU

 

K9 Partner: Mayko

• Belgian Malinois, Female
• DOB:
• In Training: Cadaster and Cadaver
• Pictures coming soon!