It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of one of our team members. Canine Kino died yesterday while with his handler and friend, Chuck Wong. For those of you who did not have the opportunity to watch Kino work, he was a fabulous Search Canine. Very fast, effective, and excited to work. A true joy to watch, and great demeanor.
Kino was born May 9, 2006. He passed his first CE just before turning three, in May 2009. Kino successfully passed three additional CEs. He was able to deploy and work at multiple deployments and exercises. He and Chuck also were able to demonstrate the amazing skills of our Canine Search Teams to countless groups, classes, and public events.
We find it personally fitting that Kino passed on September 11. I can imagine him now serving the 343 who perished on that day, as well those who have made the ultimate sacrifice since then. Kino can provide them comfort and joy, and demonstrate his superior US&R skills to an audience worthy of his company.
Mahalo nui loa Kino. 💙🇺🇸
From Chief Lipp @oaklandfirefighters @ca_tf4_k9s @oaklandusar4
Kino, his handler Chuck Wong, and all of CA-TF4 are in our prayers....from VA-TF2.
I'm so sorry for the loss of your beautiful boy. Godspeed Kino.
Sorry Chuck. RIP Kino
Rest easy boy. Thank you for all you’ve done 👌🏻
There’s a good boy! And kudos for fully spelling out “Canine”. It shows extra class and respect.
Kino you were such an awesome and amazing dog. Run free boy! My heart goes out to you Chuck. ❤️
Sorry to hear, Chuck—thinking of you.
Rest in Peace Kino. Thank you for your service.
These K9’s are so important and impressive! RIP Kino
Thank you both
Thank you for your service Kino! You are now across the rainbow bridge❤️💙
Oh no! I am so sorry. I remember how I loved seeing Kino appear first at the top of the Southwest Airlines escalator leading the team as they arrived back home. RIP. 😞
RIP 😞🙏
So sorry for your loss
So very sorry chuck .....
Rest easy Kino
Kino, Om Mani Padme Hum Thank You for your service. ❤️☮️❤️☮️❤️☮️❤️☮️❤️☮️
What a great K-9. His handlers not too shabby either. Sorry for your loss Chuck
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Sorry for your loss Chuck
Mahalo Kino!!
So sorry for your loss Chuck 😢
These pictures highlight Local 55's part in responding with Oakland USAR Task Force 4 to Ground Zero. Oakland and ALCO Firefighters responded two weeks after the towers fell and assisted FDNY. Their stories are incredible and we thank them for their service. #neverforget
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We will NEVER forget. #neverforget #343 #thinredline #herodogsof911
Today members of @oaklandusar4 in North Carolina began the demobilization process to come home. #fema #hurricanedorian #oakland #catf4 #firefighter #usar @oaklandfirefighters
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Yesterday, as they waited to see where they are needed to help in the aftermath of #HurricaneDorian's, canine teams from California Task Force 3 (Menlo Park), California Task Force 4 (Oakland), California Task Force 7 (Sacramento), California Task Force 8 (San Diego) and Utah Task Force 1 were able to train together at the Charlotte Police and Fire Academy. Impromptu trainings like this, even while deployed, keep the dogs' noses sharp and keep them engaged in the "search game" they all love so much.
