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Nick Wolkonsky

Master Trainer/Founding Trainer

Nick has been a trainer with Nashville K-9 since 2006. He is one of three Nashville K-9 Pet First Aid instructors and offers ongoing instruction at the American Red Cross. Nick’s Doberman, Emma, is also one of the dogs we use for children’s demonstrations. He volunteers his time as a K-9 handler and officer of the Davidson County Rescue Squad K-9 unit, a K-9 handler for the Overton County Rescue Squad K-9 unit and a police officer of the Nolensville Police Department.

As a former police detective (Millersville Police Department), he was attached to the criminal investigation division and specialized in cold cases. His law enforcement career spans over ten years, but his love for dogs is his true passion.

Position

  • American Red Cross PFA Instructor
  • Police Officer in the State of Tennessee

Certifications

  • Trained, cadaver water dragging
  • AKC Canine Good Citizenship (CGC)Certification
  • Trainer, American Red Cross Pet First Aid

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY CERTIFICATIONS

  • Introduction To Hazardous Materials Response
  • Basic Incident Command System IS-200
  • National Response Plan (NRP), IS-800.A
  • National Incident Management System (NIMS), IS-700
  • Incident Command System IS-100
  • Hazardous Materials Response

Member Of

  • Member, Davidson County Rescue Squad K-9 SAR
  • Member, Overton County Rescue Squad K-9 SAR
  • K-9 Handler, Livingston Police Department
  • K-9 Handler, Millersville Police Department
  • Police Officer, Nolensville Police Department
  • Member, Tennessee Association of Rescue Squads
  • Board Member, Doberman Club of Nashville
  • Member Nashville Dog Training club
  • Member IAADP (International Assoc. of Assistance Dog Partners)
  • Member, Homeland Security Task Force 4
  • Authorized Pet First Aid Instructor, American Red Cross
  • Member, National Association for Search and Rescue (NASAR)