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His dad is search dog Louie.

Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service have taken on a new four legged recruit.

Chocolate brown springer spaniel Maverick is the newest member of the family.

Announcing the news with cute pictures on their social, a spokesperson for LFRS said: "Our fire service family just got a little furrier.

At only 14 weeks old he is learning lots of new skills and has already attended a few incidents with the crews for experience. | LFRS

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"We're thrilled to introduce Maverick, the newest member of our 'Fire Search Dogs.

Maverick's dad is search dog Louie | LFRS

"He might look a little familiar, that's because his dad is Search Dog Louie!"

At only 14 weeks old Maverick is adapting to being a hero-in-the-making very quickly and is learning lots of new skills and has already attended a few incidents with the crews for experience.

Meet Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service's new doggy recruit

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