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Web Resources
This arson dog is the same breed as Mattie, the first certified accelerant-detection canine. Photo from State Farm
- Fire-Fighting Dogs: Sniffing Out Arson, Wildfires, & MoreThis article published at the American Kennel Club website gives a short history of dogs' association with the fire service and descriptions of accelerant, explosives, embers, and cremains detection dogs.
- FireRescue1 - Arson dogs: 5 facts about accelerant-detection canines"Learn about arson dog training, programs, capabilities, years of service, and some famous arson dogs."
- Arson Dogs to the RescueThe Risk Management magazine tells the story of Judge, an accelerant-detection dog who worked a serial arson case in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
- Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Canine Training and Operations Support BranchATF arson canines detect explosives, explosives residue, and post blast evidence.
- Canine Accelerant Detection Association (CADA)"Established in 1991, CADA is the oldest national and international association dedicated solely to detection canines working in the field of fire investigations. Comprised of members throughout North America, CADA offers networking, certification, and continuing education opportunities for accelerant detection canine teams." - CADA's 'About Us' webpage
- Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal Arson Canine ProgramThe website provides information on the use of arson canines in Illinois fire departments, information on scheduling an exhibition, and information on training and certification.
IFSI Resources
Doggy Defenders: Dolley the Fire Dog by Call Number: PZ7.1 .G32 2019ISBN: 9781426332999Publication Date: 2019-08-13Dolley the Fire Dog has a busy day sniffing out fire-starting liquids and teaching kids about fire safety!
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- Fire Risk Management - Canine PartnersDiscusses the use of fire investigation dogs in Hong Kong.