Of interest … the National Fire Dog Monument

I just got this message from Larry Shapiro: --- He recently visited DCFD Rescue 1 and stumbled upon something pretty cool—a new addition to the station grounds called the National Fire Dog Monument. I’ve included some photos below, along with a plaque that honors two heroic dogs from the Illinois State Fire Marshal’s Office. [Insert Image: National Fire Dog Monument in Washington, DC] [Caption: "Larry Shapiro photo"] [Insert Image: Another angle of the monument] [Caption: "Larry Shapiro photo"] [Insert Image: Close-up of the plaque] [Caption: "Larry Shapiro photo"] [Insert Image: Side view of the monument] [Caption: "Larry Shapiro photo"] The Washington Post had an interesting write-up about the monument. They mentioned how the artist, Austin Weishel from Colorado, created these incredible bronze sculptures that depict an arson dog looking up at its handler. Before the monument was permanently installed in Washington, DC, it went on a cross-country tour, stopping in eight different cities over two weeks. The statues were originally on a wooden base, which ended up having these unique claw marks from dogs eager to explore. Interestingly, Austin started down this artistic path quite early. At just 16 years old, he visited a foundry near his grandparents' home in Arizona. The owner challenged him to sculpt something, promising to cast it in bronze. A year later, he returned with a tiny firefighter figurine placed between the Twin Towers—his first piece. That experience sparked both his passion for art and his involvement with a local volunteer fire department. The arson dog monument, titled "Ashes to Answers," stands across from the National Building Museum and right behind Engine Company 2 of the D.C. fire department. There are only 81 arson dog teams in the U.S. and Canada combined, and Washington, DC, happens to have two of them. After a fire is extinguished, these specially trained K-9s sniff out any traces of accelerants using their incredibly sensitive noses. Even though the sculpture is already in place, there's still more to come. Jerry mentioned Phase Two of the project involves adding a bronze fire hydrant with flowing water leading to a dish where passing dogs can take a break. It’s such a thoughtful touch! --- Let me know if you'd like any further adjustments!

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