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firefighters [2021/08/06 02:09] aga |
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==== First firefighter sirens ==== | ==== First firefighter sirens ==== |
Dalmatians were the first firefighter sirens. In the days when fire engines were still horse-drawn, it was the dogs that ran in front of them and barked loudly to make room for everyone to pass. Today, sirens on the roof of a fire engine do the same. And Dalmatians can still be found in fire stations, but only for the sake of tradition. [([[http://www.todayifoundout.com/index.php/2014/01/why-dalmatians-are-fire-dogs/|Today I Found Out]])] | Dalmatians were the first firefighter sirens. In the days when fire engines were still horse-drawn, the dogs ran in front of them and barked loudly to make room for everyone to pass. Today, sirens on the roof of a fire engine do the same. Dalmatians can still be found in fire stations, but only for the sake of tradition. [([[http://www.todayifoundout.com/index.php/2014/01/why-dalmatians-are-fire-dogs/|Today I Found Out]])] |
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==== First fire department ==== | ==== First fire department ==== |
In the eighteenth century, the first attempts were made to organize fire protection. The first fire department in this form was established in Vienna in 1685. | In the 18th century, the first attempts were made to organize fire protection. The first fire department in this form was established in Vienna in 1685. |
[([[https://www.wien.info/en/sightseeing/sights/from-a-to-z/firefighting-museum-345982|Wien]])] | [([[https://www.wien.info/en/sightseeing/sights/from-a-to-z/firefighting-museum-345982|Wien]])] |
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{{tag>society service disasters}} | {{tag>society service disasters}} |