Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service has recruited a member to its team – but this one has four paws and a tail,
Maverick is the service’s newest search and rescue dog. He is only 14-weeks-old but has already attended some incidents.
Maverick is learning new skills and gaining experience in the field.
His dad, Louie, is already a search and rescue dog for the service.
A spokesperson for the fire service said: “Our fire service family just got a little furrier
”We're thrilled to introduce Maverick, the newest member of our fire search dogs .
“He might look a little familiar, that's because his dad is Search Dog Louie! He is only 14-weeks-old and is learning lots of new skills and has already attended a few incidents with the crews for experience.”
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