10/16/2026
Suffolk County Department of Fire, Rescue, and Emergency Services (FRES) is proud to congratulate Fire Marshal David Schaffauer and his canine partner, K9 Coast, on graduating from the ATF Accelerant Detection Canine (ADC) Program on Friday, October 16!
This dedicated team is certified to assist with fire investigations by detecting ignitable liquids and helping investigators locate critical evidence at fire scenes.
Through intensive training and a strong handler-canine partnership, Fire Marshal Schaffauer and K9 Coast are ready to put their specialized skills to work in support of fire investigations and public safety throughout Suffolk County.
Welcome to the FRES family, K9 Coast! We are excited to have you on the team and look forward to the important work you and Fire Marshal Schaffauer will do to help keep our communities safe.
Please join us in congratulating Fire Marshal Schaffauer and welcoming K9 Coast to the FRES family!