Dave Coss: Impacts on FI, regarding Children & Smoke Alarms and Canine Assets.

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What if you discovered that children often sleep through standard smoke alarms? This unsettling fact is just one of the many revelations in our latest episode of CSI on Fire and has implications in your Fire Investigations.
We sit down with Dave Coss, a decorated fire investigator and canine handler, to uncover the critical role of fire investigation dogs in identifying ignitable liquids at fire scenes.
From petrol to ethanol, these dogs are indispensable in forensic investigations, and Dave shares his captivating journey from the army to the banking sector, and finally to the Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service.
Through professional anecdotes, Dave illustrates the practical challenges and triumphs of working with these remarkable dogs, making this episode a must-listen for anyone interested in the intricacies of fire investigation.
Our conversation then touches on the crucial need for parents to wake their children during a fire due to the ineffectiveness of smoke alarms.
We highlight the operational details of specialized fire investigation teams and the collaborative efforts across regions to enhance fire safety measures.
Don’t miss Dave’s inspiring story of receiving a prestigious award from the Queen, underscoring the invaluable contributions of canine teams to fire investigations. Turn in and turn up for a compelling discussion that shines a light on the often-overlooked professionals of fire safety.

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Chapters

1. Dave Coss: Impacts on FI, regarding Children & Smoke Alarms and Canine Assets. (00:00:00)

2. Fire Investigation and Canine Handlers (00:00:03)

3. Training Canine Handlers for Fire Investigation (00:11:19)

4. Fire Investigation (00:16:14)

5. Fire Safety Education and Response (00:25:41)

6. Recognition and Utilization of Fire Dogs (00:32:23)