Arson dogs. American Heat. 1994 May; 8(1 1):4:02.

The Dallas fire department uses a hydrocarbon accelerant detection 
K-9. The dog reduces time spent on the scene by the investigator.

The arson K-9. American Heat. 1999 May:4:22.

Demonstration by Detroit arson investigator Roger McGee and his 
canine partner Stew.

Fire investigation & K-9 units: MO State Fire Marshal's Office. 
Working Fire. 1995 Sep(9):8:45.

A nice add-on to the three-part series on fire investigation that 
ran in volumes 95-5,-7 &-8. This month, we
discuss how and why arson investigation K-9 units are valuable and 
go through a demonstration with "Gus," a golden retriever used to sniff out accelerants.

Chief officer [videotape]. Carrollton, TX: Westcott ; 2000 Jul. 
approx. 60 min.; VHS.

Kentucky arson conference, parts one (#700-0529) and two 
(#700-0530).

Chief officer [videotape]. Carrollton, TX: Westcott ; 2000 Aug. 
approx. 30 min.; VHS.

Kentucky arson conference, parts 3 (#700-0532).

Chief officer [videotape]. Carrollton, TX: Westcott ; 2000 Sep. 
approx. 50 min.; VHS.

Command transfer: ISO, part 2 (#700-0535, approx. 25 rnin.); 
Kentucky arson conference, part 4
(#700-0536, approx. 25 rnin.).

Chief officer [videotape]. Carrollton, TX: Westcott ; 2000 Oct. 
approx. 30 min.; VHS.

Kentucky arson conference, part 5 (#700-0540).

EMS [videotape]. Carroliton, TX: Westcott; 1996 Dec. approx. 120 
min.; VHS.

Note: Each segment runs approx. 25-30 min.; accompanied by 
curriculum guide.
Tactical EMS, parts 1-4 (on SWAT team EMS). Includes an 8-minute presentation on emergency veterinary care for police canines.

K-9 accelerant detection training: an overview [Videotape]. 

Albany, NY: 1994.17 min.; VHS.
HV8079.A7N522 1994.

"Arson Dog Training Program." Fireman's Journal 19, no. 1(Spring 1995): 
p. 32.

Scholarships are available from State Farm Insurance for intensive 
five-week course at the Maine Criminal Justice Academy.

"Buggs and Sam." CSFM Journal , no. 3 (May 1990-June 1990): p.8-9.

On accelerant detection K-9s acquired by the California State Fire 
Marshal's Office.

"Canine Accelerant Detection Program Marks First Anniversary." Siren 4, no. 6 (September 1989-October 1989):p. 1-3.

On the program operated by the NYS Office of Fire Prevention and Control.

"Canine Accelerant Detection Program Marks First Anniversary." Off-Lead Dog Training Magazine 21, no. 5 (May
1990): p.19-21.

"Connecticut's Canine Accelerant Detection Program" In Fire Mation, no. 
l (Jan 1988-Feb 1988): p.10-11.

"Dog Latest Weapon in Arson War." International Fire Fighter 72, no. 
3(June 1989-July 1989): p.17.

On use of canines by the New York State Office of Fire Prevention and Control.

"Fire Academy Graduates First Canine Class." Siren 7, no. 1 (Sept 
1993-Oct 1993): p.1+.

On the first canine accelerant detection class to graduate from the Office of Fire Prevention and Control's 6-week course.

"Insurers Employ Accelerant Sniffing Canine to Ferret Out Arson." Target 
Arson: Update 12, no. 1 (Winter 1993): p.3+.

On Pyra, an accelerant detection canine used by Nationwide Insurance.

"Insurers Support Arson Sniffing Canines." National Fire & Arson Report 
10, no.6 (1992): p.10.

Three major insurers (Nationwide, State Farm and Royal Insurance 
Companies) are funding training of accelerant detection canines.

"K-9s Give Arson Investigators New Tool." National Fire & Arson Report 
6, no.6 (1988): p.1+.

On the canine training program sponsored by the New Jersey Police 
Department.

"Man's Best Friend Could Be an Arsonist's Worst Nightmare." Minnesota 
Fire Chief 32, no. 2 (Nov 1995-Dec 1995): p.7-8.

New Brighton Fire Marshal Mark Bishop and his partner, Buddy, recently completed a five-week canine accelerant detection course at the Maine Criminal Justice Academy. The use of dogs saves considerable time and money in arson investigations.

"Proposed Canine Amendment Addresses Concerns of Improper Use." Fire Findings 4, no. 2(Spring 1996): p.13.

On the proposed Tentative Interim Amendment (TIA) to NFPA 921. It says, in part, "any canine alert not confirmed by laboratory analysis should not be considered validated."

"Sniffing Out the Arsonist." Fire International, no. 147(Summer 1995): 
p. 34.

On the use of accelerant detection canines in the U.S.

"State Farm to Grant Scholarships for Investigators Seeking to Team With Accelerant-Sniffing Canines." Fire Marshals Quarterly (December 1992): p.21.
"Trained Dog Sniffs Out Arson Signs: Quebec Detector Dog Saves Hours for 
Arson Investigators." Fire Fighting in Canada 36, no. 8(November 1992): p. 57.

Vesta is Sherbrooke, Quebec's first accelerant detection canine, and 
the second to be used in Canada.

"West Midlands Unveils 'Star' Weapon in Fight Against Arson." Fire 
Prevention , no. 289 (May 1996): p. 5.

A Labrador puppy called Star is to be trained as the United Kingdom's first "fire dog" to help tackle arson. The dog is to be used by the West Midlands Fire Service's Fire Research and Investigation Section.

Andersson, Kelly. "Arson Dogs." Wildland Firefighter 1, no. 2(June 
1997): p. 24-25+

Wildland firefighters often fight fire with fire, but fire 
investigators around the country are fighting arson
with K-9 units. For arsonists using accelerants, their worst enemy is 
this dog.

Austin, Steve. "Man's Best Friend: Arsonist's Worst Nightmare." VFIS 
News 97, no. 1  (April 1997): p.2+.

Much of this article is on State Farm's accelerant detection canine 
program.

Berluti, Adam F. "Arson Investigation: Connecticut's Canines." Police 
Chief 57, no. 12 (December 1990): p. 38+.

________ "Sniffing Through the Ashes: Connecticut Initiates Canine 
Accelerant Detection." Speaking of Fire (Summer 1989): p. 2-3.

Bernard, Don. "Sniffing Out the Work of Arsonists: the Pilot Project, 
the Only One of Its Kind in Canada." Fire Fighting in Canada 35, no. 3 (April 1991): p.22+.

On the Ontario Fire Marshal's Canine Unit.

Butterworth, James. "Accelerant Detector Canines: Then and Now." Fire
and Arson Investigator 46, no.2 (December 1995): p.25-26.

The author was one of the first to train these dogs in 1986 for the 
State of Connecticut.

Campbell, David H. "Is This Sniffer Here to Stay?" National Fire & 
Arson Report 8, no. 5 (1990): p.7.

On the usefulness of canine accelerant detection.

Crotty, Gail. "A New Twist in Fire Investigation." Fire Line (December 
1988): p.16-17.

Dorriety, John K. "Accelerant Detector Dogs Are Valuable Investigation 
Tools." Fire Chief 35, no. 6 (June 1991):
p.50.

Erdman, Hans. "Special K-9 Unit to Assist Fire Investigators." New 
York State Fire Investigators (NYS IAAI Newsletter, no. 14th edition (March 1987): p.5.

Fisher-Hertz, Larry. "Arson Dog Victim of State's Budget Wars." Fire 
Line (August 1991): p.26.

Reprinted from the "Poughkeepsie Journal," date unknown.

Gregory, Clive. "Canine Technology." Fire Prevention, no. 303 (October 
1997): p.16-17.

The latest weapon in the war against arson has proven to be a 
pioneering success for the West Midlands Fire Service in Great Britain. Star, a male black Labrador dog, has been trained to detect the presence of accelerant substances used in the setting of deliberate fires.

________ "It's a Dog's Life." Fire Prevention, no. 317  (February 1999): 
p.12-13.

On the use of canine accelerant detection by the British fire service.

Higgins, Stephen B. "Innovative Canine Training Program Sniffs Out 
Accelerants." Firehouse 14, no. 8 (August 1989): p.114+.

Jacobs, Stewart. "K-9s Prove Their Worth." Fire and Arson Investigator 
43, no. 3 (March 1993): p.50.

On the use of canine accelerant detection by the Maine State Fire 
Marshal's Office.

Kaus, John M. "Allegheny County Gets Onyx: Accelerant Detection 
Canine." Pennsylvania Fireman 54, no. 2 (November 1990): p.124.

Knowlton, Michael F. and Richard P. Rogozinski. "New York to Implement 
K-9 Accelerant Detection Course."
Siren 6, no. 3 (November 1992-December 1992): p.10.

Kurz, Michael F. et al. "Evaluation of Canines for Accelerant Detection 
at Fire Scenes." National Fire & Arson Report 13, no. 2 (June 1995): p.1-2+.
Reprinted from the Journal of Forensic Sciences, v.39, p.1528-1537.

Liscio, David. "4-Legged Detectives Hunt Down Arsonists." Firehouse 22, 
no. 9 (September 1997): p.62-64.

On accelerant detection using canines. Details are included about use 
of these canines in Massachusetts, Connecticut and New York.

Liuzzi, Joseph. "K-9 Unit Aids Investigators." Capital District 
Firefighter 1, no. 4 (November 1992): p. 3.

On the accelerant detection canines of the New York State Office of 
Fire Prevention and Control.

Lowe, David A. "Have Nose, Will Travel: CFL Canines Aid Investigators." 
American Fire Journal 48, no.1 (January 1996): p.6-7.

On "combustible and flammable liquid canines".

Matlick, Dayton H. "Two Strangers Become Lifetime Companions." 
Fireman's Journal 19, no. 1 (Spring 1995): p. 30-31.

William Whitstine and his canine partner Villain has amassed around 250 arson convictions since starting work in Pinellas County, FL in 1989.

McKenzie, Michael A. "The Use of Canines for Accelerant Detection: 
Recent Developments." National Fire & Arson Report 15, no. 2(June 1997): p.4-9+.

Continued in the Sept.1997 issue, p.6-8+.
Includes the text of the appeal in "State of Georgia v. Weldon Wayne Cart." In March of 1997 Mr. Cart's murder and arson convictions were reversed by the Georgia Supreme Court. It held the trial court had erred by admitting evidence that a dog had alerted to the presence of an accelerant since the State had not shown
that dog alerts had reached a state of verifiable scientific certainty 
as established by previous Georgia case law.

Mueller, John F. "New York Launches Canine Accelerant Detection 
Program." Target Arson: Update 9, no.2 (Winter 1988-Winter 1989): p.3.

________ "OFPC Launches Canine Accelerant Detection Program." Siren 3, 
no.6 (1988): p.6-7.

Rogozinski, Richard P. and Michael F. Knowlton. "Arson Investigators: 
the New Breed." Fire Engineering 143, no.6 (June 1990): p.46-48.

________. "K-9 Detection Program Celebrates 4th Anniversary." Siren 6, 
no. 3(November 1992-December 1992): p.1+.

Spicer, S. Rebecca and Robert B. Thomas. "Barney: the Arson-Sniffing 
Dog." Firehouse 13, no. 8  (August 1988): p.18+.

On canine detection program of the Maryland State Fire Marshal's 
Office.

Stittleburg, Philip C. "Court Makes It Official: Dog's Nose Knows." 
Fire Chief 39, no. 2 (February 1995): p.18-19.

In the case of State v. Buller (517 NW 2d 711), an Iowa decision of 
1994. Buller appealed a 1st-degree arson conviction on the grounds that evidence from a search using an accelerant detection canine should be thrown out. The appeals court upheld the conviction on the record of the dog's and the handler's training and experience.

Thomas, Robert. "State Fire Marshal Begins Canine Accelerant Detection 
Program." Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute Bulletin 18, no. 12 (December 1987): p.3+.

Thomas, Robert B. Jr. "The Use of Canines in Arson Detection." FBI Law 
Enforcement Bulletin 58, no. 4 (April 1989): p.22-24.

Viera, Diane L. "From Canines to Counseling: Combating Arson." Record 67, 
no. 3 (May 1990-June 1990): p.11-13.

Whitstine, Laura. "Four Legs, a Tail and a Badge ... Canines in the Fire 
Service!" Firehouse 17, no. 8 (August 1992): p.44-45.

On the accelerant detection canine used by Seminole Fire Rescue in 
Pinellas County, FL. The dog and her handler were trained by the Maine State Police.