Orlando Fire Department to Honor Passing of First Arson Dog

WHAT:
Mayor Dyer invites residents to join him and the Orlando Fire Department on Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. for a memorial ceremony to honor the passing of Maxine, the Orlando Fire Department’s first arson dog.

On Friday, January 20, Maxine, known as Max, passed away after a battle with cancer. Max served with the Orlando Fire Department for more than 11 years, retiring last year at nearly 13 years of age. Max was considered one of the best arson dogs in the country, having worked more than 400 fires with a success rate of 97% for locating evidence of accelerants. She also worked for OFD by fulfilling countless public service requests and participating in demonstrations and educational presentations for citizens throughout Central Florida.

After the tribute ceremony, Max will be laid to rest with her Police K-9 counterparts at the Primrose Center.

WHO:
Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer
Orlando Fire Chief John Miller
Orlando Fire Department Firefighters

WHEN:
Wednesday, January 25
2:00 p.m.

WHERE:
Orlando Firehouse 1
78 West Central Boulevard

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