Wade Munson and his dog Pax are inseparable. Often seen together at fire houses and in the community, Munson gives Pax a toy to give to officers and is willing to be pet by most anyone.
But Munson and his dog are not just citizens, they work for the fire department.
Munson, a firefighter and paramedic with the Orange County (CA) Fire Authority, is the canine peer support specialist for the fire authority. He brings Pax to stations and other locales within the southern California fire department to help staff navigate behavioral health issues for firefighters and their families.
Munson, with Pax alongside, discussed the pair’s role at OCFA in a recent interview with Public Safety Group. Watch the video below.
