Est. 1991 · North America
C.A.D.A.
Trust Your Dog.
The oldest North American association dedicated solely to detection canines working in the field of fire investigations.
Our Mission
CADA is an open organization dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of professional Detection Canine Handlers in the field of Fire Investigations. Our aim is to provide support for all involved in education, health, and training of our canine partners while providing guidelines to promote professionalism, integrity, and the standards it represents.
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Registration fee is for CADA; additional fees may be required by the event organizer. Contact cadak9.secretary@gmail.com for details.
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1991
Est.
N. Am.
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Membership dues are $65 USD per calendar year, due each January. Join today to access CADA’s certified network of ignitable liquid detection canine handlers across North America.
Members receive access to certification events, continuing education, and a professional community dedicated to the highest standards in fire investigation.
⚠ Membership dues are due January 1st every year
Press & Research
CADA in the News
Meet Titus, the Calgary Fire Department’s Newest Arson Detection Dog
CTV reports that Titus began training with the CADA Fire Dogs program at eight weeks old and is now certified for ignitable liquid detection work.
Read Article →Wanted: Arson Dogs
Trade publication explores the growing demand for arson detection canines and the certification ecosystem around CADA.
Read Article →Three Dogs Bring Unique Skills to Colorado’s Fire Investigations Team
Denver7 profiles Colorado’s ignitable liquid detection canines and the specialized skills they bring to fire scene investigations.
Read Article →A Critical Review of Canines Used to Detect Accelerants Within an Arson Crime Scene
Academic review of ignitable liquid detection canine methods, referencing historical CADA testing protocols and certification standards.
Read Article →Dogs Can Smell Even Trace Amounts of Gasoline — Research Could Be Used in Arson Investigations
University of Alberta research featuring CADA member Jeff Lunder & K9 Eza demonstrates the extraordinary sensitivity of ignitable liquid detection canines in fire investigation.
Read Article →A Novel Protocol for Characterizing the Sensitivity Limits of Ignitable Liquid Detection Canines
Peer-reviewed research on low-abundance target protocols for ignitable liquid detection canines. Featuring CADA member Jeff Lunder & K9 Eza.
Read Article →Effect of Background Interference on Accelerant Detection by Canines
Landmark research on how environmental variables affect canine ignitable liquid detection accuracy — a notable early study linked to CADA testing.
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