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Uploaded by: Fotoguy77 — Wednesday January 13, 2010 —

LA County Fire Department search and rescue dogs and their firefighter handlers pose for one last picture at the LA County FD warehouse facility in Pacoima, Ca before boarding buses for the trip to March Air Force Base and then on to Haiti to help in the rescue of hundreds still trapped. The dogs are specially trained to locate victims buried in rubble. They are part of the LA County Task Force 2, Urban Search and Rescue Team who, along with counterparts in Fairfax, Va, are the first called to respond to any disaster worldwide.

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1. kippic 10:26 PM GMT on January 13, 2010    
Thanks for sharing.
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2. Wanderoo 10:31 PM GMT on January 13, 2010    
Fabulous photo! CA firefighters are among our best. So glad we're sending such a quality rescue team to Haiti. What devastation there! Wish them all a safe return.
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3. 13468 10:31 PM GMT on January 13, 2010    
God bless all of you--safe return!! Thanks Fotoguy for sharing this super photo!! Sure an AC in my book!!
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4. happytobealive 10:36 PM GMT on January 13, 2010    
Thank you LA County Fire Department Search and Rescue for your willingness to train and serve.
Thanks Fotoguy77 for sharing these pictures.
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5. indianrivguy 10:37 PM GMT on January 13, 2010    
Godspeed and safety to those serving.
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6. Fotoguy77 10:41 PM GMT on January 13, 2010    
Absolutely my pleasure. If they save, even one life, the trip was well worth it.....
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7. ChandlerMike 10:52 PM GMT on January 13, 2010    
You guys are awesome, good luck!
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8. Lucytoo 11:13 PM GMT on January 13, 2010    
Super Men, to be sure!! May God bless you for what you do!!
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9. cctxshirl 11:14 PM GMT on January 13, 2010    
God bless and be safe.
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10. got2dogs 11:20 PM GMT on January 13, 2010    
thanks to all who serve and Godspeed.......thanks too to Fotoguy77 for sharing this with us.
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11. kathyartist 11:54 PM GMT on January 13, 2010    
So proud that these men are so selfless as to give their time and put their rescue training to work. My thoughts are with them and the people of Haiti.
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12. booboo2284 11:58 PM GMT on January 13, 2010    
great group photo and effort. hope all goes well to those brave souls.
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13. SVLover 12:34 AM GMT on January 14, 2010    
And thanks for the special canines in their care.
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14. Rotty3 1:02 AM GMT on January 14, 2010    
Good Luck, and all the Best. A safe return and a BIG THANK YOU for all the hard work you are doing with the dogs. SAR work is one of the toughest things a dog team can do. I'm can say, I'm proud to be an American when such fine teams are deployed to help during disaster. America at her best. Thank you!
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15. GeinaC 2:52 AM GMT on January 14, 2010    
Fotoguy77 thank you for sharing this photo, the world is a better place when dedicated men and their canine assistants engage their skills to rescue the lives of those lost in rubble and debris. May Godspeed. All the best to the LA County Fire Department search and rescue members.
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16. Nativegrl 2:57 AM GMT on January 14, 2010    
I echo what has been written here before. My thanks to FotoGuy for posting the picture of these brave, compassionate men and their trained dogs.
Vaya Con Dios.....go with God and I will keep you in my prayers!

Carol (Nativegrl)
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17. MissKitty2 3:24 AM GMT on January 14, 2010    
Thank God for folks like these who put their own lives and safety aside to assist others in times of need. I think we Americans, with all of our faults, are always quick to respond and put forth our best in times of disaster. People helping people. Thank you Fotoguy for documenting this send-off and God bless all the men and women heading to Haiti to assist in the disaster relief there. You are special angels. ~Helen
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18. WingedLion 3:35 AM GMT on January 14, 2010    
Heroes! All of them! Thank you foe sharing with us! God bless you!!!!
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19. Fotoguy77 4:30 AM GMT on January 14, 2010    
Again, it was really my pleasure to post the one or two pictures. I too wish them godspeed and to all return home safe....Thanks to all for the nice comments...:o)
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20. mefechter 4:57 AM GMT on January 14, 2010    
You are all so special. Good luck and be safe.
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21. desert 11:42 AM GMT on January 14, 2010    
I have much respect for those who are willing to work with animals. How sad that many humans cannot understand the complexity of such creatures. I want to 1. Thank the firefighters for their heroic stance from "ANY' emergency they have to encounter, but most for working with unconditional species as the Canine.

Thank you for your hard work and your duty to save those in need, and then some...Great photos
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22. novembergale 12:01 PM GMT on January 14, 2010    
Thank you all! Godspeed!
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23. Bludawg 12:56 PM GMT on January 14, 2010    
God be with the men and dogs.
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24. kayakgirl 1:22 PM GMT on January 14, 2010    
Thank you for sharing and for the men and women who so selflessly help people in need. It's so sad to see all the devastation in Haiti, the poverty, suffering, and I feel so helpless. Thank God we have people who are trained and brave to help others in need. As I was falling asleep last night in a warm bed, I thoughtand prayed for the thousands who are waiting for medical help and just for the basics; food, water and shelter. God Bless You!
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25. SusieQ 1:32 PM GMT on January 14, 2010    
Godspeed!
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26. southflgolfer 2:05 PM GMT on January 14, 2010    
Thank God for people like these brave men and women who so selflessly take on such a difficult mission.
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27. Plindroth 6:34 PM GMT on January 14, 2010    
God Bless!
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28. Agris 7:29 PM GMT on January 14, 2010    
wish success !!God Bless
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29. WurzelDave 8:59 PM GMT on January 14, 2010    
Lets hope these guys & all other rescue teams (one is being sent from my neck of the woods) have plenty of success.
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30. DenJ 12:19 AM GMT on January 18, 2010    
GOD BLESS YOU ALL!
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