Shane Arndt and K-9 Sherlock

Shane Arndt is a member of the Illinois State Fire Marshal's Office.

In 2004 he became a certified arson K-9 handler for the Illinois State Fire Marshal's Office. He was partnered with K-9 Sherlock during a five week class in Alfred, Maine sponsored by State Farm Insurance®. Shane and Sherlock are certified according to the Maine Criminal Justice Academy standards.

Shane and Sherlock are one of six teams with the Illinois State Fire Marshal's Office.

Department information:

Illinois State Fire Marshal's Office
Division of Arson Investigations
1035 Stevenson Drive
Springfield, IL 62703

Charles Caldwell and K-9 Sindey

Charled Caldwell is a member of the Illinois State Fire Marshal's Office.

In 2006 he became a certified arson K-9 handler for the Illinois State Fire Marshal's Office. He was partnered with K-9 Frosty during a five week class in Alfred, Maine sponsored by State Farm Insurance®. Charles and Frosty are certified according to the Maine Criminal Justice Academy standards.

Charles and Frosty are one of six teams with the Illinois State Fire Marshal's Office.

K-9 Frosty replaced retired K-9 Sidney.

Department information:

Illinois State Fire Marshal's Office
Division of Arson Investigations
1035 Stevenson Drive
Springfield, IL 62703

Mitch Kushner and K-9 Raidar

Mitch Kushner is a member of the Illinois State Fire Marshal's Office.

In 2002 he became a certified arson K-9 handler for the Illinois State Fire Marshal's Office. He was partnered with K-9 Raidar during a five week class in Alfred, Maine sponsored by State Farm Insurance®. Mitch and Raidar are certified according to the Maine Criminal Justice Academy standards.

Mitch and Raidar are one of six teams with the Illinois State Fire Marshal's Office.

Department information:

Illinois State Fire Marshal's Office
Division of Arson Investigations
1035 Stevenson Drive
Springfield, IL 62703

Ken Arnold and K-9 Ellie

Ken Arnold is a member of the Illinois State Fire Marshal's Office.

In 2005 he became a certified arson K-9 handler for the Illinois State Fire Marshal's Office. He was partnered with K-9 Ellie during a five week class in Alfred, Maine sponsored by State Farm Insurance®. Ken and Ellie are certified according to the Maine Criminal Justice Academy standards.

Ken and Ellie are one of six teams with the Illinois State Fire Marshal's Office.

Department information:

Illinois State Fire Marshal's Office
Division of Arson Investigations
1035 Stevenson Drive
Springfield, IL 62703

Jeff Pride and K-9 Penny

Jeff Pride is a member of the Illinois State Fire Marshal's Office.

In 2006 he became a certified arson K-9 handler for the Illinois State Fire Marshal's Office. He was partnered with K-9 Penny during a five week class in Alfred, Maine sponsored by State Farm Insurance®. Jeff and Penny are certified according to the Maine Criminal Justice Academy standards.

Jeff and Penny are one of six teams with the Illinois State Fire Marshal's Office.

Department information:

Illinois State Fire Marshal's Office
Division of Arson Investigations
1035 Stevenson Drive
Springfield, IL 62703

Jay Crippen and K-9 Pal

Jay Crippen is a member of the Carbondale Fire Department.

In 2006 he became a certified arson K-9 handler for the Carbondale Fire Department. He was partnered with K-9 Pal during a five week class in Alfred, Maine sponsored by State Farm Insurance®. Jay and Pal are certified according to the Maine Criminal Justice Academy standards.

Jay and Pal will replace retiring team John and Beau.

Department information:

Carbondale Fire Department
200 S. Illinois Ave.
Carbondale, IL 62902-2047