Posts Tagged ‘accelerant detection’
K9 Deacon Joins the MD State Fire Marshal’s Office
There’s a new employee at the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s office – K9 Deacon and his human Senior Deputy State Fire Marshal Jeff Thomas. Deacon is a 13 month old yellow Lab and has been ATF-trained in the accelerant detection canine program. They are the sixth team trained in accelerant and explosive detection and will…
Read MoreCanine “PJ” Joins Del. State Fire Marshal’s Accelerant Detection Team
A new K-9 accelerant detection team is on the job at the Delaware State Fire Marshal’s office. A specially-trained canine and a deputy fire marshal will respond to fire scenes to determine if an accelerant was used. Deputy State Fire Marshal Michael Pfaffenhauser and P.J. are replacing retiring Chief Deputy John Galaska and K-9 Tanya.…
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