Miami Beach Fire Department unveils first search and rescue K-9 team

MIAMI BEACH, FLA. (WSVN) – The Miami Beach Fire Department has added its first-ever search and rescue K-9 to the team.

Salsa, a 3-year-old Labrador retriever, is partnered with Firefighter Stephany Marcos, who joined the department in April 2022.

Earlier this year, the duo achieved certification as a Live Find K-9 Search Team, making them part of Florida Task Force 1, a specialized unit trained for critical search and rescue missions statewide and beyond.

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