So during the era of horse-drawn fire apparatus, Dalmatians would run alongside the horses to make sure they weren't spooked or slowed down by pedestrians in the road.
It has been said that they acted as "sirens," barking to alert pedestrians that the fire brigade was en route. While on scene, the horses were not comfortable being near fire. As a result, the Dalmatians would stay behind and keep the horses calm. They would also make sure nothing was stolen from the apparatus while on scene. Soon enough, Dalmatians were a commonplace addition in firehouses and became a symbol of the fire service. Obviously, horse-drawn apparatus were eventually replaced by motorized fire trucks.
There's no longer a need for Dalmatians to keep horses calm or run ahead of the trucks to alert pedestrians. Dalmatians are no longer useful in this regard. However, their characteristics as fire pups are still noted:.
In Newark, Calif. And even more often, there are stories of firefighters adopting dogs rescued on a call or strays that follow them back to the firehouse. Fire Rescue firefighters back to their station after a call. Video of firefighters taking care of Chico on Facebook went viral. The brave, loyal dogs also served an important purpose once the wagon approached a fire.
You would think that with the invention of the automobile, Dalmatians would no longer be needed by firemen. Some firehouses, however, have kept the dogs around as friendly companions in order to preserve the tradition. The dogs are also known to catch and kill rats that have taken up residence in firehouses. Book an Appointment. Why are dalmatians fire dogs? Any Problem.
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