A hero dog is helping firefighters catch arsonists thanks to her highly trained nose and high-tech heat-resistant boots. Cocker spaniel Giddy has joined the Fire Investigation and Prevention Section to sniff out dangerous flammables and accelerants.
The 11-month-old pooch is the next generation of dog investigators at West Midlands Fire Service. The service hope Giddy will also catch arsonists by picking up the trail of firestarters near blazes.
Giddy is trained to search for signs of accelerants in burnt-out buildings. She's been equipped with a special canine protective kit and heat-resistant boots to protect her paws from treading on hot ashes.
