A K-9 handler's health has been affected by time spent at a disaster site. He spent nearly seven weeks there after a major attack. The handler's background includes a family of firefighters and growing up in a certain state.

He took action quickly after learning of the disaster, traveling from a base to the site. His work at the site involved searching and recovery efforts with his dog.

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