The monument called “From Ashes to Answers” depicts a firefighter and a dog trained to help in arson investigations.
It was created by a 22-year-old firefighter, Austin Weishel of Loveland, Colorado. He is the youngest artist ever to have a monument erected in Washington.
Arson dogs pour through the charred remains of burned out buildings to identify accelerants which may have been used to start fires.
To become certified for the work, the dogs and their handlers undergo many weeks of training and must pass yearly testing.
Poodles are not known for being arson dogs. Do I need to spell out the reasons?