The Rockland County Sheriff’s Office has announced the addition of a new Accelerant Detection K9 to its Bureau of Criminal Investigation, naming the specially trained dog “Lloyd” in memory of fallen Spring Valley firefighter Jared Lloyd.

According to Sheriff Louis Falco III, the new K9 will assist fire investigators throughout Rockland County and the surrounding region in determining the origin and cause of suspicious fires, while also supporting local fire departments during major investigations.

The K9 was named in honor of Jared Lloyd, the Spring Valley firefighter who tragically lost his life on March 23, 2021, while rescuing residents trapped inside the Evergreen Court adult home fire in Spring Valley. His death sent shockwaves throughout Rockland County and the firefighting community nationwide.

Sheriff Falco said naming the K9 after Lloyd serves as a lasting tribute to the firefighter’s courage, sacrifice, and dedication to protecting the residents of Rockland County.

K9 Lloyd and his handler, Detective Sean Reagan-Ward, recently completed the New York State 2026 Canine Ignitable Liquid Detection Program and are now fully certified for deployment. The team will respond to suspicious fires and major incidents across the county, providing critical assistance to fire agencies and investigators.

The addition of the accelerant detection K9 is expected to further strengthen Rockland County’s fire investigation capabilities and public safety efforts countywide.