So far, in 2025, 32 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:
Ivan Arredondo & Gizmo (California Task Force 8)
Cory Baldovin & Webber (California Task Force 2)
Tracy Darling & Roka (California Regional Task Force 7)
Justin Ensor & Batman (California Task Force 7)
Arby Fields & Greta (California Task Force 2)
Louis Gudiel & Joey (California Task Force 2)
Jacy Hernandez & Mason (California Task Force 1)
Alexis Miller & Hawthorne (California Task Force 2)
Kristine Priebe & Emmett (California Task Force 1)
Justin Quarisa & Ruffles (California Task Force 7)
Teams must pass this evaluation every three years to remain deployable, and the following teams achieved this recertification in 2025:
Chad Arberg & Cory (California Task Force 8)
Lauren Canning & Barney (California Task Force 3)
Eric Darling & Steven (California Regional Task Force 7)
Josh Davis & Bosco (California Task Force 3)
Eric Gray & Dee (California Task Force 2)
Shawn Hall & Manion (Virginia Task Force 2)
Mike Harcos & Buck (California Task Force 7)
Scott Hofstetter & Amber (Nebraska Task Force 1)
Jason Jasgur & Ruffy (California Task Force 1)
Kalub Lewis & Cyrus (Utah Task Force 1)
Trinity Maurer & Goldie (Virginia Task Force 2)
Garreth Miller & Reva (California Task Force 3)
Julie Padelford & Ricochet (California Task Force 4)
Paul Sandigo & Cassie (California Task Force 3)
Adam Schaaf & Dodger (Nebraska Task Force 1)
Tom Simons & Forrest (Utah Task Force 1)
Daniel Thomas & Chester (California Task Force 8)
Mandy Tisdale & Paul (California Regional Task Force 7)
Billy Walkenhorst & Victor (California Task Force 8)
Damon Wirth & Koa (Nebraska Task Force 1)
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!
