More Firefighters and Paramedics die by suicide than soldiers in the line of duty. 40% of EMS professionals have thought about ending their lives. Over 37% of firefighters live with crippling PTSD. Behind every siren, there is a silent struggle. Without help, trauma claims our heroes long after the fire is out!
You can help change that!
Because Every Hero Deserves a Guardian
Our Mission
“When the world calls for help, they answer. When trauma calls their name, WE answer. The Guardian K9 Foundation gives firefighters and paramedics their loyal companions they need to heal at no cost to them.
NO HERO SHOULD FIGHT ALONE”
The Crisis We Refuse To Ignore
Suicide Outpaces Line-of Duty Deaths: More Firefighters and paramedics die by suicide than in Service
PTSD Rates Are Shocking: 1 in 3 suffer severe post-traumatic stress
The emotional Toll is Crushing: 40% have considered suicide
Trauma is Constant: Daily exposure to death, violence, tragedy leaves invisible scars.
Support is Rare: Many suffer in silence, without access to effective help
How We Help
We don’t just Place Dogs.
We build Partnerships between heroes and highly trained service dogs - companions who can detect anxiety, interrupt panic attacks , ground PTSD flashbacks, and restore hope.
Each Dog is trained to be a lifeline, a stabilizer, and a Guardian.
At no cost to the firefighter or paramedic.
Because Saving Lives shouldn’t Cost them their own.
Support Our Heroes
Your gift helps us provide life-saving service dogs to firefigthers and paramedics battling PTSD. Every dollar brings healing, hope, and a loyal companion to a first responder in need.
