When it comes to detecting arson, four legs is better than two. Howard County has announced a new member of the team hired for his nose to help detect fires set intentionally. After his handler ...

HOWARD COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — A firefighter was taken to the hospital following a townhouse fire in Howard County on Sunday. The Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue Services said crews ...

Howard County Fire Department swore in its newest arson accelerant detection canine Friday. Beacon, a 2-year-old black Labrador from Maine, is the county’s fifth detection dog; there are only six in ...

Howard County Fire Department has a new four-legged investigator on the team. Meet Beacon, a 2-year-old black Labrador retriever who serves as the department's newest arson accelerant detection dog.