Bloodhound Team History

The Greensburg Volunteer Fire Department Bloodhound Search and Rescue Team was formed by Chief J. Edward Hutchinson in the 1960’s to facilitate in the search for lost persons.

Interested fire department members are selected by the Chief and begin on the team as support personnel. Those who demonstrate their ability and interest are given an opportunity to become a dog handler. A huge commitment of time must be given in order to become a skilled dog handler.

Each year handlers take personal time to attend the annual training seminar of the National Police Bloodhound Association. The Greensburg Volunteer Fire Department has been a member of the NPBA for over 40 years and is the only Bloodhound Team member of the NPBA that is not 100% law enforcement.

Team searches include not only the Greensburg area, but also assistance to fire and police departments, both municipal and state throughout the tri-state area in both humanitarian and criminal search and rescue calls.