WFD Adds New Crisis Response Dog

Published on January 12, 2026

Firefighter Molinelli poses with Crisis Response Dog, LONDON.

The Wilmington Fire Department welcomed a new addition to the Crisis Response Facility Dog Team. LONDON is a Labrador Retriever from the paws4people organization. He works with his handler, Senior Firefighter Adam Molinelli, at Station 5 on A Shift.

The Crisis Response Facility Dog program was created to aid in de-escalation of stress post-call, ease tension at the station, lower anxiety, reduce long-term effects of PTSD, and improve cardiovascular health. In addition, the dogs provide comfort in emergency situations, both at the department and at the scene of an emergency in the community to ease the distress of anyone affected by the trauma.

Please welcome LONDON to the team!