Essex search and rescue dog Jarvis receives PDSA Commendation

search and rescue dog PDSA Commendation Urban Search and Rescue Essex County Fire and Rescue Service emergency response

Jarvis, an Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) dog based in Stanway, Essex, has been awarded the PDSA Commendation for his exceptional service to public safety and emergency response.

Working alongside his handler, Graham, Jarvis has served for over a decade with the National Resilience Urban Search and Rescue team and the UK International Search and Rescue Team. His career includes critical deployments such as the 2020 Bow crane collapse in London, the 2019 Lewes Castle wall collapse, and the January 2023 explosion in Jersey.

One notable contribution involved the collapse of Swingate House, a seven-storey building in Stevenage. Jarvis performed a meticulous search of the hazardous area, confirming that no individuals were trapped beneath the rubble. This allowed demolition crews to proceed safely, minimizing risks to both the public and emergency responders.

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Essex County Fire and Rescue Service · Graham · Jarvis · PDSA · Swingate House

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[● 3 SOURCES] Jarvis and his handler Graham confirmed that no one was trapped beneath the rubble following the Swingate House collapse in Stevenage. www.saffronwaldenreporter.co.uk · www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk · www.dunmowbroadcast.co.uk
[● 3 SOURCES] Jarvis's previous deployments include the Bow crane collapse in London in 2020 and the Jersey explosion in January 2023. www.saffronwaldenreporter.co.uk · www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk · www.dunmowbroadcast.co.uk
[● 3 SOURCES] Jarvis received the PDSA Commendation for his contribution to emergency response and public safety. www.saffronwaldenreporter.co.uk · www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk · www.dunmowbroadcast.co.uk
[● 3 SOURCES] Jarvis has served for more than a decade with the National Resilience Urban Search and Rescue team and the UK International Search and Rescue Team. www.saffronwaldenreporter.co.uk · www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk · www.dunmowbroadcast.co.uk
[● 3 SOURCES] Jarvis is a remarkable dog and a key member of the team alongside his handler, Graham. www.saffronwaldenreporter.co.uk · www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk · www.dunmowbroadcast.co.uk

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Essex search and rescue dog honoured for outstanding service [www.saffronwaldenreporter.co.uk]

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Essex search and rescue dog honoured for outstanding service [www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk]

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Essex search and rescue dog honoured for outstanding service [www.dunmowbroadcast.co.uk]

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