MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (WV News) — The Morgantown Fire Marshal’s Office has been selected to attend an Accelerant Detection Canine Course by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives’ (ATF), a nationally recognized program that trains canine-handler teams to detect fire accelerants.

The six-week course begins Sept. 29 in Front Royal, Virginia, and will provide the department with an ATF-certified accelerant detection canine to aid in fire investigations.

Capt. Jason Quinn, Morgantown’s fire marshal, said the program will enhance the city’s ability to investigate suspicious fires.

“We are truly grateful for this opportunity to represent Morgantown and to enhance our fire investigation capabilities with an ATF-certified canine,” Quinn said. “This partnership with ATF will allow u

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