John Perry and K-9 Sam
Burton Fire Department
Beaufort, SC
John Perry is a firefighter with the Burton Fire Department. In 2015, he became a certified arson K-9 handler for the Burton Fire Department when he was partnered with K-9 Abby. In 2019, he was partnered with K-9 Sam during a four week class in Concord, NH sponsored by State Farm.
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Matthew Rice and K-9 Crosby
Horry County Fire Rescue
Conway, SC
Matthew Rice is a fire investigator for with Horry County Fire Rescue. In 2018, he became a certified arson K-9 handler when he was partnered with K-9 Crosby during a four week class in Concord, New Hampshire sponsored by State Farm.
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Ricky Flowers and K-9 Cato
Darlington County Fire District
Hartsville, SC
Ricky Flowers is Fire Chief for the Darlington County Fire District. In 2017, he became a certified arson K-9 handler when he was partnered with K-9 Cato during a four week class in Concord, New Hampshire sponsored by State Farm.
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Billy Dillon and K-9 Piper
Howe Springs Fire Rescue
Florence, SC
Billy Dillon is Fire Chief for Howe Springs Fire Rescue. In 2020, he became a certified arson K-9 handler when he was partnered with K-9 Piper during a four week class in Concord, New Hampshire sponsored by State Farm.