Excerpts from wrex.com:
The Rockford Fire Department added Epi, a nearly 2-year-old arson dog, to the department back in December. In just those short 4 months, Epi has been able to make two arson arrests herself. The department says she was able to sniff out the suspect all the way back to their house to make the arrest.
With the new addition of four paws and a keen nose, the department says they have seen an increase in the amount of evidence found during arson investigations.
“Two years I’ve been an arson investigator, I think I’ve maybe taken 30-40 samples in those two years. I’ve taken well over 40 with her in just the last few months,” Rockford Fire Arson Investigator John McGee said.
Epi recently traveled to California for her ATF re-certification and received 100 percent on her exam.
