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NEWS RELEASES
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FOR IMMEDIATE
RELEASE:
Contact:
Carson Chandler, (407) 246 - 2822
Heather Allebaugh, (407) 246 - 3423
Commander Vicki Robles, (321) 229 - 2093
City of Orlando Fire Department Arson Dog Undergoes Recertification
Training
Live Demonstrations Today
| WHAT: |
In 2000, the City of
Orlando Fire Department’s Bomb and Arson Unit received a new
tool in the fight against Arson--Max, a black lab accelerant
detection K-9. Since Lieutenant Dave Haley was partnered with
Max, she has worked over 250 cases and has a 95% accuracy rate.
In addition, Max is capable of discerning 40-60 different types
of accelerants.
Today, Max along with 25 arson dog teams from 14
states and the District of Columbia will go through a
recertification process. These highly trained canines and
handlers will perform live demonstrations to detect accelerants
like gasoline, kerosene, and lighter fluid at a simulated fire
scene. The press is invited to attend the training which
will begin at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2007.
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| WHEN: |
October 24, 2007
10:30 a.m.
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| WHERE: |
The Groves Apartments
at 2338 South Conway Rd. in Orlando. |
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