Fire Investigation Dogs: The History and Science Behind Fire Investigation

This talk and presentation will include how fire investigation has developed over the years and the many benefits it has delivered for communities, the public and firefighters. Current methods and fire investigation protocols will be discussed. The second part of the presentation will reflect on the FISD and its abilities showcasing how we use the dog and its amazing sense of smell. Phoenix will attend and give a short demonstration and a meet and greet. Our speaker is Watch Commander Jonathan Honeyman. His role is Fire Investigation Officer and Fire Investigation Dog Handler. Honeyman is also lead of NFCC workstream for FIDs UK. Chair of the National Association of Fire Investigation Dog Handlers and member of NFCC Canine working group Fire Investigation Dog: Phoenix