In Taldykorgan, at the base of the Zhetisu Emergency Department’s operational rescue unit, certified trials for canine teams were recently held. These trials are a mandatory assessment to determine the readiness of service dogs and their handlers for real-life emergency situations.

The certification process included three stages: obeying commands and overcoming obstacles, searching for victims in forested and bushy areas, and conducting search operations in collapsed or damaged structures. All teams successfully passed the tests and received official authorization to participate in search and rescue missions in both natural and man-made environments.

In the civil protection system, service dogs are far more than assistants. Their heightened sense of smell, endurance, and ability to react quickly in high-stress environments make them indispensable in locating people lost in forests, buried under rubble, or trapped after technological disasters. Training a canine team requires months of intensive preparation and strong trust between the dog and its handler.

For everyday citizens, this is a reminder of how every element in the emergency response system matters. When every minute counts, it is often these specially trained dogs who are the first to locate victims and help save lives. Behind each successful rescue is a well-coordinated team effort — and the four-legged rescuer plays a vital role in that mission.

Press Service of the Zhetysu Region DES

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/emer-zhetisu/press/news/details/1002037?lang=kk