Phoenix arson dog team completes annual certification Phoenix arson dog team completes annual certification Phoenix Fire Department Capt. Rob Simpson and his K-9 partner, Sonny, complete their annual certification virtually. FOX 10's Anita Roman has the story. PHOENIX - Today is an important day for Phoenix Fire Department Captain Rob Simpson and his K-9 Sonny as they completed their annual certification - virtually. Just like last year, this Phoenix arson dog team is completing its annual training virtually. Captain Simpson and Sonny were recertified with a national trainer from Maine through the use of virtual technology. This includes Sunny running through a set of blocks, picking up scents, looking for scents on a wheel and a house search.