FAIRVIEW, N.C. (828newsNOW) — The Fairview Volunteer Fire Department has added a new vehicle to support its search-and-rescue K9 operations, thanks to donations from a local support group and a nonprofit organization.
The department recently received a used SUV purchased by the Fairview VFD Support Ops Team from another fire department. The vehicle will serve as the primary transport unit for the department’s search-and-rescue dog, Scout.
The nonprofit group Protection4Paws donated specialized K9 transportation equipment that was installed in the vehicle to help ensure the dog’s safety while traveling to incidents…