Port Coquitlam to welcome first-of-its-kind support dog to fire department

Port Coquitlam launches facility support dog program for firefighter wellness

Nov. 19, 2025, Port Coquitlam, B.C. – The City of Port Coquitlam Fire Department has established a new partnership with BC and Alberta Guide Dogs to launch a facility support dog program. This initiative is the first of its kind in the Lower Mainland. The program’s primary goal is to enhance the mental health and wellness of firefighters. The specialized training enables the dog to assist individuals following critical incidents and throughout d…

Port Coquitlam to welcome first-of-its-kind support dog to fire department

BC and Alberta Guide Dogs photo Port Coquitlam is preparing to welcome a new four-legged member to its fire department – one trained not to search for smoke or track missing people, but to sense stress, ease trauma, and support emotional wellbeing. On Nov. 13, the city announced it has partnered with BC and Alberta Guide Dogs to introduce a facility support dog to Port Coquitlam Fire and Emergency Services (PCFES), marking the first program of i…