Department of Information and Tourism, Taipei City Government

Taipei City Fire Department and the School of Veterinary Medicine National Taiwan University officially signed a memorandum of understanding today (January 3rd). The signing ceremony was conducted by Director Mo Huai-zu of the Fire Department and Dean Su Bi-ling of the School of Veterinary Medicine National Taiwan University. Through this collaboration, both parties aim to strengthen the city's disaster rescue and response capabilities, enhance the capacity of Taipei Urban City's search and rescue teams, and commit to improving the medical care standards for search and rescue dogs. The collaboration also involves establishing an accompanying veterinarian mechanism for the city's search and rescue teams. This partnership encompasses the exchange of experiences and knowledge in the field of working dogs and aims to establish a close collaboration between practical and academic aspects.

Director Mo Huai-zu of the Fire Department stated that the main contents of this collaboration memorandum include the medical care of search and rescue dogs, nutritional advice, and the establishment of an on-site veterinary support mechanism. The aim is to ensure that search and rescue dogs receive optimal medical support during missions, with regular monitoring of the health status of the dogs to maintain the operational effectiveness of the city's search and rescue teams. This collaboration is not only a partnership between the Taipei City Fire Department and the School of Veterinary Medicine National Taiwan University but also a significant milestone in the field of search and rescue.

In the future, the city's search and rescue teams will regularly organize drills and training activities, and sincerely invite members of the School of Veterinary Medicine National Taiwan University, including accompanying veterinary professionals, to participate. Through joint training, they aim to cultivate coordination and mutual understanding to face various challenges in different environments. This collaboration is anticipated to bring additional professional knowledge and technical support to the development of Taipei Urban City's search and rescue teams. Simultaneously, it will strengthen the close connection between the academic and practical aspects of the field.