The Bowling Green Fire Department’s newest member has a nose for the job.
Millie, a 2-year old black Labrador retriever, was introduced Thursday as the BGFD’s accelerant detection canine.
Millie and her handler, BGFD Capt. Michael Cornwell, recently completed six weeks of training at the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Canine Training Center in Virginia.
The detection team will be called to investigate suspicious fires and uncover evidence of ignitable liquids typically used in arsons.