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this answer below is WRONG! they also look good in red Because they were used to clear the way for Firetrucks in a time when horses still pulled them. I don't know why it was only dalmations,but it was.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 13y agoDalmatians were originally bred to run with horses and carriages because of their great stamina. They also guarded stables at night from thieves. Later, fire crews were carried by horse and cart, and Dalmatians were used in the same way. They calmed the horses at the scene, and cleared the streets for the fire cart to pass. But after fire trucks began use, the Dalmatian acts as just a simple mascot.
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∙ 12y agoThe reason is because dalmations weren't afraid of the horses that the fire "trucks" back then used. Also they would bark so people would get out of the way. Soon though they used trucks instead of horses and the dogs got scared of the sirens. Also it was not safe for the dog to run with the truck. The fire fighters felt bad so they carried on the tradtion even if the dogs didn't help.
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∙ 8y agoDalmatians often were used to pace (horse drawn) coaches
(they could protect the horses from other dogs, other animals)
and in addition they could calm a horse near fire.
Now they're just mascots.
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∙ 14y agoBack when the way to travel was by stagecoach the dalmatian found its purpose serving as a guardian of horses. Dalmatians seem to have a calming affect on horses and would be trained, back then, to run along side them. By doing this they could make sure that other dogs didn't bark and scare the horses. As this task grew in popularity so did dalmatians. Soon the fire service, who at the time also used horse drawn carriages, found them particularly useful. They would have dalmatians run alongside the carriages as they raced to get to the fire and the dogs helped guide the horses. This in turn helped keep the horses from becoming spooked by all the chaos. The firefighters also had the dalmatians guard their equipment when they were away from the fire department. And we can't forget the Dalmatian's occasional heroic act rescuing a firefighter from a burning building.
No other dog has been found to be quite as useful to firefighters as the dalmatian. Which is why they continue to be the most popular "Firehouse" dog.
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∙ 12y agoA long time ago there was a house fire and a fireman went inside and rescued a dog that happened to be a Dalmatian and his name was sparky
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Why are dalmatians used in the fire department?
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.
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.
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!
What do firefighters ride?
Fire trucks and fire enine or fire rescue
What colors do fire trucks come in?
Fire trucks come in a wide variety of colours. Most people think all fire trucks are red, but they come in a wide variety of colours. In Chicago all their fire trucks are black and red. In the city of Clearwater, FL their first trucks are a neon orange. In Hawaii their fire trucks are a bright yellow. In Miami, FL their fire trucks are a neon green. In Thorton, IL their fire trucks are green. In Goshen, CO their fire trucks are blue. In Barbeton, OH their fire trucks are purple. In Northfolk, MA their fire trucks are black.
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.
Why is the dalmatian called the firehouse dog?
It goes back to when fire trucks were pulled by horses. Dalmatians often were used to pace (horse drawn) coaches (they could protect the horses from other dogs, other animals) and in addition they could calm a horse near fire. Now they're just mascots.
Why is dalmatian is called the firehouse dog?
It goes back to when fire trucks were pulled by horses. Dalmatians often were used to pace (horse drawn) coaches (they could protect the horses from other dogs, other animals) and in addition they could calm a horse near fire. Now they're just mascots.
Where can I find fire trucks for sale?
Here are some fire trucks for sale: http://firetrucksplus.com/. You can also check Craigslist or ask your fire station what they do with the old trucks when they get new ones.
What nicknames did Virgil Trucks go by?
Virgil Trucks went by Fire.
Did dalmatians first become fire station dogs?
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Why do some police forces use ambulances but not fire trucks?
They will USE whatever they have to. Why would they want to use a fire truck? correct answer vehicles used all depends on the structure of the department police departments have emt and paramedics so do fire dept but police and fire fighters have completely different training police are not trained in the operation of fire vehicles, so it would not be any reason for them to drive one Some police forces, called Public Saftey have police officers who are trained as firefighters, and they do use fire trucks.
