FY2012 Arlington Fire Department Annual Report FY 2012 | Page 52

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The Arlington Fire Department’s Fire Investigation Unit
aggressively investigates the causes of fire in Arlington. As
certified peace officers, Arlington’s Investigators develop
their own cases, interview witnesses, arrest suspects, and
testify in court in arson cases. The unit is responsible for
conducting professional standards internal investigations, as
necessary, working with the City Attorney’s Office and
Workforce Services Department to ensure that the public’s
and the employees’ interests and rights are safeguarded.
The Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Team
is comprised of Fire Prevention Inspectors and
Investigators who are cross-trained to address
the threat of explosive devices. The EOD
Team added a seventh explosive detection K-9
and certified bomb technician. Several team
members are both dog handlers and certified
bomb technicians. The team provides preevent sweeps of major venues in Arlington and
throughout the country, investigates suspicious
packages, and disposes of explosives. In
addition to working the 2011 ALCS and World
Series, the team provided support for Secret
Service, Federal Search Warrants, and most
notably the Republican National Convention in
Tampa, Florida.

DUTY

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HONOR

Working Together to Make Arlington Better.

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COMPASSION
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EXCELLENCE