All paws on deck: Three new dogs join the fire investigation team

Published on August 12, 2024

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) – You have probably seen dalmatians in a fire uniform, but now we introduce a German Shepard, Bloodhound and Yellow Lab.

Four new members are joining the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention team. Three of these are K9′s that are specialized in ignitable liquid detection and tracking decomposing human scent. Brian Eberle is the handler of these four-legged staff members.

Eberle has been in the fire service for 21 years. He has been working with canines since 2007. His team has helped in many arson, homicide and missing person cases.

“It’s all hands – and paws – on deck to better protect Coloradans and our communities this fire season and we are excited to welcome ROTC, Hiccup, Moose and their handler Brian, to the team. We know that their experience will help save lives, support critical investigations, and strengthen Colorado’s wildfire response capacity,” Governor Jared Polis said… Read More