Help name Matthews Fire and EMS’s new emotional support canine

MATTHEWS, N.C. — You can help name the newest member of Matthews Fire and EMS.

The canine will offer emotional support and serve as a community ambassador.

You can submit your vote here.

There are four options

• Tanker
• Salus
• Halligan
• Riggins

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