Steve Berko is a K9FR Operations Lead and Handler.  He owns a construction company and is conversant in managing large projects.

Steve was a First Responder to 9/11.  He was on site for several weeks providing material aid and support to the emergency workers searching for victims.

Dec. 14, 2012: Steve responded with his dog Dascha to the Sandy Hook Elementary School tragedy.  Dascha and he remained at Reid Intermediate School for the remainder of the school year being a comforting presence for students and teachers alike.

Deployments are fluid with ever-changing demands and needs while interfacing with a multitude of personnel and agencies.  Steve’s organizational skills and managerial experience with multifaceted events provides K9FR with a valuable skill set.