The Wichita Fire Department will introduce its new canine, Bella to the media at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 19 in the Police Department’s 5th floor southwest conference room at City Hall. The 14 month old black Labrador retriever completed her training Dec. 13. The training was conducted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms in Front Royal, Virginia. During the news conference, Wichita Fire officials will discuss her training and explain how Bella will assist with arson investigations.
“Bella is a talented dog,” Wichita Fire Captain Brad Crisp said. “She and I were able to bond during the six weeks of training and she is ready to go to work. Bella has the heart and nose to give arsonists a run for their freedom.”
Bella replaces Jodie, the retired Wichita Fire Department’s accelerant detecting canine who gave the City 9 years of loyal service.
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