Nashville Fire Department boosts arson investigation team with new canine recruits
Shanti and Herman will assist investigators by identifying areas that require testing for ignitable liquids.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - The Nashville Fire Department has recently added two unique members to its Fire Investigations Team, enhancing its arson investigations. Shanti and Herman, are the newest arson K-9 officers joining the force.
These specially trained dogs, Shanti, a one-year-old Goldador, and Herman, a two-year-old Yellow Labrador Retriever, are now assisting fire investigations. The two canines are trained to detect accelerants, and will be sniffing out evidence.
After a fire is extinguished, Shanti and Herman will assist investigators by identifying areas that require testing for ignitable liquids.
“He is certified up to 60 ignitable liquids. Anything from WD-40, rubbing alcohol, gasoline, kerosene, propane he is certified in that,” said John Torzilli, K9 Herman’s handler. “He’s done 2 house fires that we got called out for and he trains everyday.”
To prepare for their roles, both canines and their handlers underwent an intensive four-week training program at the New Hampshire State Fire Academy.
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