Today, I had the privilege of working alongside some of the UK’s most remarkable canine teams—Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) search dog units. These dedicated teams play a crucial role in emergency response, using their incredible skills to locate and assist people in the most challenging situations. It was truly inspiring to see their commitment and teamwork in action.

Hosted by Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service, the training session provided an opportunity to support these skilled dogs and their handlers, who work tirelessly to prepare for real-world emergencies. From enhancing scent detection to refining their responses in complex environments, the dogs’ abilities were nothing short of extraordinary.

A heartfelt thank you to the fire service for inviting me to contribute to such important work and to the handlers for their enthusiasm and dedication. Seeing the bond between these professionals and their dogs was a reminder of how training, trust, and teamwork can achieve incredible things.

Of course, the highlight of the day was meeting these amazing dogs! Their drive, focus, and enthusiasm for their work are awe-inspiring and demonstrate just how vital they are to search and rescue missions.

It was an honour to play a small part in their journey. Here’s to continued success for these exceptional teams and the life-saving work they do.