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 7-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. 18
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 official state chapter of the International Fire Marshal’s Association. In 2024 Pearland Fire Depart- ment Fire Marshal’s Office
received the Gold Award for excellence in the areas of fire education, fire prevention, and community outreach initiatives. This was an improvement from the prestigious Silver Award designation in 2023. The FMO team continues to identify new and effective ways to interact with our community in a positive manner that meets our goal of fire safety education.
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