Essex County Fire and Rescue Service’s Search and Rescue dog Kirby has passed away after an eight-year career in the Service

Kirby, aged 12, joined ECFRS from London Fire Brigade in 2012. He was put...

Published: 9:17 pm October 4, 2020

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Kirby, aged 12, joined ECFRS from London Fire Brigade in 2012. He was put to sleep following a battle with cancer on 11 September.

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