Fire and Rescue welcomes newest explosives detection canine

On Friday, Dec. 13, the Loudoun County Fire and Rescue Fire Marshal’s Office celebrated the graduation of Explosives Detection Canine Zo and her handler, Investigator Michael Kenyon, from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tabacco, Firearms, and Explosives— Explosives Detection Canine School.

Zo is a female yellow Labrador Retriever and was born on March 18, 2023. She was raised by the Guide Dog Foundation prior to being selected by the ATF for specialized training as an EDC. Following graduation, EDC Zo officially began her service with the Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System.

“We are very excited to welcome EDC Zo to the System and know her and her handler, Investigator Kenyon, will work to ensure the safety of the Loudoun community and the region,” said Chief Fire Marshal Micah Kiger.
           
Zo was one of nine canines graduating in this Explosives Detection Canine class; she now serves the Loudoun community as one of 125 ATF EDC teams nationwide. Zo joins the ranks of many EDC’s that have previously served or are currently serving the LCFR FMO.
           
Learn more about the canine teams assigned to the LCFR FMO by visiting www.loudoun.gov/808/Canine-Unit.