![]() ![]() Web Development, Hosting and Maintenance provided by TakeCareOfMyWebSite. For a couple of centuries now, the dalmatian breed has been identified with firefighters and firefighting. © Copyright 1948- Kearney Fire & Rescue Protection District, All Rights Reserved (Information obtained from Montgomery, AL.) They are still chosen by many fire fighters as pets in honor of their heroism in the past. Dalmatians and horses are very compatible, so the dogs were easily trained to run in front of the engines to help clear a path and guide the horses and the firefighters to the fires quickly. Today the Dalmatian serves as a fire house mascot, but back in the days of horse drawn fire carts, they provided a valuable service. It was a very common sight to see the dog running out in front of the horses. In addition to keeping the horses calm in the stable, the coach dog also had to fend off these marauding dogs whenever the steam engine traveled over the road. ![]() They would nip at the legs of the horses and generally harass the equines. These free roaming dogs would dash out at passing teams of horses. The American fire service was well served by this noble breed. They were hard to get and many of them were deaf. The Dalmatian did the job proudly but they had some drawbacks. They were that extra piece of fancywork that every Jake wanted on his rig. Dalmatians began appearing with fire companies and they had the expected impact. Sure, his coloring makes him look good against a red background, but it turns out that in the early days of firefighting, the Dalmatian served an important. This was why even when steam fire fighting equipment came into use, and horses were no longer needed, the Dalmatian. ![]() It was only natural that when word of this remarkable spotted dog was heard, companies had to have one. They became a symbol of the fire department. They are still chosen by many fire fighters. Polished brass brilliant paint jobs and gleaming leather were always maintained. Dalmatians and horses are very compatible, so the dogs were easily trained. Great care was taken in making your rig more fancy than the next one. They would turn out and parade through the city at almost any occasion. The dogs worked well at this task of protecting not only the horses, but the equipment in the stations and on the fire ground as well.Įarly firefighters took tremendous pride in their companies. Insurance compaines paid the fire company that put out the fire, so the one that made it to the scene, hooked up to a hydrant and completed the task, got paid. Some of the firefighters were actually recruited not only for their strength in fighting fire but for their fighting abilities to protect the company and its equipment. The dalmatian was first used in the fire service when most fire companies were volunteer or privately operated. History of the Dalmatian in the Fire Service ![]()
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