Kona, a very special member of the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department and the department's arson dog, died in 2004. She was struck by a vehicle while playing in front of Fire Station 28 in Kearny Mesa.

The 6-year-old chocolate Labrador retriever worked on about 100 cases and helped fire investigators find where fires started and their possible causes. This photo taken on December 10, 2002.

Kona, a very special member of the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department and the department's arson dog, died in 2004. She was struck by a vehicle while playing in front of Fire Station 28 in Kearny Mesa.

The 6-year-old chocolate Labrador retriever worked on about 100 cases and helped fire investigators find where fires started and their possible causes. This photo taken on December 10, 2002.