# CADA Fire Dogs

> The Canine Accelerant Detection Association (CADA) is a 501(c) non-profit established in 1991 and the oldest North American association dedicated solely to detection canines working in the field of fire investigations. It offers networking, certification, and continuing education for ignitable liquid detection (ILD) canine teams — the handler-and-dog pairs that work fire and arson investigations.

## What CADA does

- Certifies handler-and-canine teams against published ignitable liquid detection standards.
- Runs certification events, training sessions, and conferences for handlers and fire investigators.
- Maintains the association's standards for canine certification and handler proficiency.
- Connects handlers, agencies, and investigators through membership.

## Key facts

- Founded: 1991 (oldest North American association of its kind)
- Serves: members throughout North America
- Status: 501(c) non-profit; donations are tax-deductible
- Membership: $65 USD per canine team per calendar year, applied for and renewed at /join
- Standards: bylaws, team standards, and certification testing standards, reviewed September 2025, published as PDFs at /standards
- Contact: cadak9.secretary@gmail.com
- Also known as: CADA, CADA Fire Dogs

## Pages

- [About](https://www.cadafiredogs.com/about): Who CADA is, its history since 1991, and the fire-investigation K-9 teams it supports.
- [Standards](https://www.cadafiredogs.com/standards): The published certification, training, and handler-proficiency standards for ILD canine teams.
- [Events](https://www.cadafiredogs.com/events): Certification events, training sessions, and conferences, with online registration.
- [Join / Renew](https://www.cadafiredogs.com/join): Membership application and annual renewal for handlers and agencies.
- [Sponsor / Donate](https://www.cadafiredogs.com/donate): Business sponsorships and one-time or recurring donations supporting certification and training.
- [Photos](https://www.cadafiredogs.com/photos): Images from training events, certifications, and the handler community.
- [Contact](https://www.cadafiredogs.com/contact): Questions about membership, training, certification, or outreach.

## Upcoming events

- [GPSTC in Forsyth Ga](https://www.cadafiredogs.com/events/forsyth): 2026-10-29, Forsyth Ga

## Not for crawling

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