K9 PROGRAM PFD's FMO is one of three departments in Southeast Texas that currently has an Accelerant Detection Program. The FMO K9 Team is deployed when requested by Pearland Fire Marshal Investigators, as well as providing mutual aid assistance to outside agencies. The Accelerant Detection K9, Dio, is
a 8 year old Chesapeake Bay Retriever certified on fourteen ignitable liquids commonly used in arson fires.
Fires responded to by the K9 Team within the City of Pearland as well as assisting outside agencies.
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TXFMA 2025 Gold Award
The Achievement of Excellence in Fire Prevention Award is an award to recognize organizations for performance excellence in fire prevention. Established in 2008, the AEFP Award is administered by the Texas Fire Marshal’s Association, the o ff icial state chapter of the International Fire Marshal’s A ssociation. In 2025, Pearland Fire Department Fire Marshal’s O ff ice received the Gold Award for excellence in the areas of fire education, fire prevention, and community outreach initiatives. This was their second year in a row to receive the Gold Award designation. The FMO team continues to identify new and e ff ective ways to interact with our community in a positive manner that meets our goal of fire safety education.
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