New K-9 Partner Steps Into Legacy | Columbus News

Columbus welcomes its newest fire investigation K-9, Ember, a Labrador who just graduated from an accelerated eight-week training program and is now certified to sniff out accelerants at arson scenes. Partnered with firefighter Allison Meade, Ember steps into the role once held by Meade’s late dog, Doc Holliday, who passed away after a cancer diagnosis. Meade, who’s been with the fire division since 2013, sees Ember not as a replacement but as a continuation of their vital work — bringing fresh energy to the unit while honoring Doc’s legacy. Training is intense, with daily sessions and full-time integration into Meade’s home, reflecting the deep commitment required for this life-saving partnership. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/fdd651dbf7159f62