Congratulations to the SDF-trained teams that have achieved certification in 2024!

So far in 2024, 11 SDF-trained teams achieved certification, allowing them to deploy with their task forces when called upon to respond when needed.

 

Congratulations to the following teams who achieved certification together for the first time:

Brandon Budd & Otter (California Task Force 7)

Patrick Easton & Linus (California Task Force 7)

Carey Jenkins & Nate (Nebraska Task Force 1)

Phil Kleinheinz & Sassy (California Task Force 3)

Derek Moree & Roma (California Task Force 2)

Kevin Tatro & Dempsey (Nebraska Task Force 1)

 

Teams must pass this evaluation every three years to remain deployable, and the following teams achieved this recertification in 2024:

Erik Falkenstrom & Leslie (California Task Force 4)

Kiegon List & Chloe (California Task Force 7)

James McCandless & Mac (California Task Force 7)

Brian Medley & Navy (California Task Force 4)

Tony Vasta & Bonus (California Task Force 4)

 

We are proud of all these teams who worked so hard to reach these milestones and look forward to many more accomplishments during their careers!