So far, in 2026, 31 SDF-trained teams achieved certification, allowing them to deploy with their task forces when called upon to help those in need.
Congratulations to the following teams who achieved certification together for the first time:
Laura Cardin & Jet (California Task Force 2)
Laura Denison & Red (Nebraska Task Force 1)
Eric Ingstad & Chip (California Task Force 1)
Nate Johnson & Dino (Oklahoma Task Force 1)
Tai Kang & Rory (California Task Force 2)
Samantha Mar & Max (California Task Force 3)
Cristina Padilla & Winston (California Task Force 3)
Keaton Rogers & Bubba (Oklahoma Task Force 1)
Ed Ruiz & Six (California Task Force 2)
Celina Serrano & Rufus (California Task Force 2)
Mark Stevenson & Nico (California Task Force 1)
Teams must pass this evaluation every three years to remain deployable, and the following teams achieved this recertification in 2026:
Brad Bacon & Diana (California Task Force 8)
Nick Bartel & Six (California Task Force 2)
Michael Bruce & Cooper (California Task Force 5)
Ed Chea & Nala (California Task Force 1)
Imelda Cordova & Diesel (California Task Force 5)
Jeremy DeMott & Chirp (Virginia Task Force 2)
Fidel Gomez & Gemma (Tijuana Task Force 1)
Tyler Green & Mila (California Task Force 5)
Louis Gudiel & Gordon (California Task Force 2)
Wade Haller & Dallas (California Task Force 5)
Steve MacDonald & Molly (Nebraska Task Force 1)
Sean Monville & Nanci (California Task Force 5)
Jonathan Munguia & Clifford (California Task Force 2)
Brandy Outlaw & Pluto (Virginia Task Force 2)
Michael Patterson & Kendri (California Task Force 5)
Andrew Pitcher & Storm (Nebraska Task Force 1)
Paul Reyes & Nellie (California Task Force 8)
Ed Ruiz & Harper (California Task Force 2)
Mark Stevenson & Ruger (California Task Force 1)
Jessica White & Alder (Oklahoma 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!
