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Because when fire trucks were actually wagons they would run in front of the wagon in the town to warn the people to get out of the way of the wagon, so they were kind of like the sirens.
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∙ 14y agoDalmatians are no longer used by Fire Departments, But they have become part of the Fire Department history. The old joke was Dalmatians helped firemen find the fire Hydrant, But that is not the reason. Dalmatians guarded and helped keep the horses quiet when fire wagons were pulled by horses. They became so associated with fire houses that they stayed on long after horses were no longer used.
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∙ 14y agoDalmatians are used as fire dogs because they have good senses of people to help rescue, or other dogs to rescue. They can fit through places to save people's lives out of fires, not because they are just there for firemen/fireladies.
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∙ 15y agoBecause there was 101 dalmatians so they had to go to the fire truck companies
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What was the original purpose of Dalmatians being used as fire department dogs?
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Why do firemen like dalmatians?
Dalmatians are great dogs that are very loyal. The Fire department used them along time ago to act as a siren when the water pumpers where heading to a call. The Dalmatian us to go out in the street and bark and warn people of a fire. Since then the Dalmatian has been used or welcomed by many fire houses as the dog of choice, though rarely ever used on the job anymore.
What does a fire department connection do?
Fire department connections are actually used in fire sprinkler systems.When any fire occurs water is discharged from the sprinkler heads that have fused, and are discharging water to supress and extinguish the fire. The fire department connection is used by the fire department to add to the water supply to the sprinklers and/or charge the interior hydrant connection withn the building (if any).
Why does the firetruck always have a Dalmatian dog riding on it when they go out after a fire?
Dalmatians ride in fire trucks because of what they were used for hundreds of years ago. When carriages were pulled by horses, dalmatians ran alongside them to keep the horses calm because they were known to have this special capability and they had much endurance. Also, they kept the horses safe from wandering dogs. Stagecoaches were used by the fire department. Dalmatians went with the horses to keep them calm when they were at the site of the fire and to guard the stagecoach against thieves. When stagecoaches were replaced by fire trucks, the Dalmatian continued to accompany the firefighters because by then they had already become the mascot. There are instances where a Dalmatian was known to have saved some trapped people from a fire, so they can still be very useful. Okay, thanks! -I thought it was because they were always first to find the hydrants!
When did dalmatians fire become fire station dogs?
Originally, in the 1700s Dalmations were used to navigate the English stagecoaches through traffic. They would run along side the horses as they pulled the coach to keep other dogs away from scaring or biting them. Dalmatians were used to help stop traffic because they are bright and noticeable.
Are dalmatians used for fur coats?
Only in the movie 101 Dalmatians That's fiction though and most likely fake. Dalmatians coats aren't that thick. No dalmatians aren't used for fur coats.
What are fire dogs?
Fire dogs are dogs that have been trained in fire rescue and recovery. Traditionally, they are Dalmatians, but they can be any type.
Are dalmatians good hunting dogs?
No.Because back then they weren't used for hunting.They would only follow the horses who would move the old fire trucks.
Did dalmatians first become fire station dogs?
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Who starded the first fire department?
The very first fire department was formed in Ancient Rome by Egnatius Rufus who used his slaves to provide a free fire service. The Emperor Augustus established a public fire department in 24 BCE, composed of 600 slaves distributed amongst seven fire stations in Rome.
How did the fire department react to the great fire of London?
The Great Fire of London was in 1666 and there was no fire department at that time.
What is the oldest fire department in Georgia?
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