Courtesy Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue Services

Courtesy Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue Services

Courtesy Howard County Government

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When it comes to detecting arson, four legs is better than two. Howard County has announced a new member of the team hired for his nose to help detect fires set intentionally.

After his handler stepped in to help him get sworn in, since he has paws and not hands, the 2-year-old black Labrador retriever was celebrated as the newest member of the Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue Services as an arson accelerant detector.

He went with his trainer to complete the canine accelerant detection program hosted by Maine State Police.

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