Fort Wayne, In
Do you realize if I had been born back in the day of horse drawn fire engines, I could have been a firehouse dog? I know, I'm not a Dalmatian but the truth is out. Most Dalmatian dogs are deaf and really don't make good firehouse dogs. The aristocrats sought the spotted dogs because they were unusual and everyone took notice as they were eye catching. But a good firehouse dog was a worker. They protected the team of horses from the local dogs who would try to nip at their legs as they were rushing to answer a call.
By 1927, the horses were replaced by motors.
When the depression hit, Fort Wayne firemen were determined to upgrade their equipment so they purchased International trucks and the necessary equipment and outfitted/built firetrucks at a substantial savings using the expertise of the mechanics at the Fire Shop. 'The Home Built Fleet'.
The old Firehouse Number 1 is now a museum a couple of blocks away from the new Firehouse Number 1
I am here to attest that firemen are not the only ones who can man a hose.
It was tailgate tubby day!! I'm so clean I sparkle.
I'm Chloe
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