The Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) will conduct a ceremony and demonstration to officially welcome Eve, its new Accelerant Detection Canine, to the HFD family.

Eve is a 2½-year-old yellow Labrador Retriever. Together, Eve and her Canine Handler, Micah Ancheta, completed 200 hours of training in the State Farm Arson Dog Program at the New Hampshire Fire Training Academy.

The HFD continues to improve its fire fighting and response capabilities. Chief Hao believes Eve enhances and improves the HFD with her amazing detection skills.

Who: The Honorable Mayor Rick Blangiardi, Fire Chief Sheldon Hao, and Mark Middleton with State Farm Insurance will speak.

What: HFD Welcome Ceremony and Demonstration

When: Tuesday, June 28, 2022, at 10 a.m.

Where: Hale Kinai Ahi Auditorium, Honolulu Fire Department Headquarters at 636 South King Street, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813

Masks are required, and safety guidelines shall be followed. Parking for the media will be available on the HFD apron on South Street.