Pigeonholing Dalmatians As Firehouse Dogs

To better understand the background of the contrasting views, we must look at how the fire service has developed around

The ceaseless passage of trains, grip-cars, trolleys, carriages—surreys, landaus, victorias, broughams, phaetons, and hearses, all with iron-clad wheels that struck the pavement like rolling hammers—produced a constant thunder that did not recede until after midnight and made the open-window nights of summer unbearable. (Larson 28)

Two hand-drawn pumpers, brought from London were the first fire engines to be used in the colony. All available citizens were required to respond to the fire and perform duty under the supervision of a fire fighter.

“There were emergency roads everywhere, cutting across what must once have been vineyards or beet-fields, metalled for motor vehicles and guns, cobbled or packed with dirt for the men, and they were all in use, with men on foot or on horseback moving in dense columns, mules, horsed wagons, guns.” (Pg 68)

My steamboat voyage to Albany and back, has turned out rather more favorable than I had calculated. The distance from New York to Albany is one hundred and fifty miles; I ran it up in thirty-two hours, and down in thirty. I had a light breeze against me the whole way, both going and coming, and the voyage has been performed wholly by, the power of the steam engine. I overtook many sloops and schooners beating to windward and parted with them as if they had been at anchor. The power of propelling boats by steam is now fully proved.”- Robert Fulton. The steamboat, a nineteenth-century invention by Robert Fulton, gave a path to more efficient water travel, which aroused an increase in productivity and economic growth due to mainly the high speeds of the steamboat that lead to economic as well as social effects on society.

One of the biggest inventions of the time was the locomotive or the “Rocket.” The Rocket was “built by Robert Stephenson and Company of Newcastle Upon Tyne” (Doc. 1). The machine could travel about 25 miles an hour. This machine took so long to build with steel . Workers worked long, hard, and hazardous hours with immense heat and lack of safety guards. The hard labor was hard for those workers but the rich didn’t seem to mind. Actress Fanny

Contrary to popular belief, pit bulls are exceptionally good with people. Some say they make terrible watchdogs--due to the fact

The doorbell rings and his owner opened the door only slightly to answer. He peeks his head through the door and sees an officer standing outside his door. The officer had been called only because of a neighbor complaint. Tail wagging, he ran happily over to the officer, his owner yelling at the officer that he was friendly. The officer points a gun at the dog and fires. It all happens so fast. His owner runs to his side, still in complete shock. Even as he was dying in her arms, his tail was still wagging. Pit bulls are the most misunderstood category of dog in the world. From fight dogs, to kennels, to finding a loving home. These dogs are not what you expect. While they do have a bit of a history so does every other dog, Pit bulls are not

A fire truck also known as a fire apparatus, fire engine, or fire appliance, is a specific vehicle designed primarily for firefighting. Many organizations employ fire engines for various other uses including EMS, hazmat, auto extrication and technical rescue. Its main roles include transporting firefighters, along with a supply of water and a full complement of equipment. The fire truck the early times fires were put out by throwing buckets of water into the fire, but the dangers and the slow process made this method not last long before a new invention took over, the hand pump (Betts). However, just like he buckets this method didn’t last long before the first fire engine was invented in the early 1800’s. The first fire engines were usually

`In the 1800’s the people of Miami Florida used what most cities back then, the amazing horse drawn carriage. But what most people do not know that they used things like steam trains, ( elevated ones to be more exact.) which were obviously powered by steam because of there name. They used electric tram cars. The tram cars were used on the streets unlike the city of Boston, USA and London, UK. Those cities used them under the streets ( Boston got the idea from London, and London came up with the great concept of having an underground railway which turned into the Underground and the Subway. )

The Chi-Chi is a hybrid combination of two pure breed dog varieties. This hybrid is derived from the Chinese Crested and the Chihuahua. This type of dog is generally small in build. Its average height is typically about 11 or 12 inches tall, and its average weight is usually about seven pounds. The Chi-Chi may be a combination of several hues, including cream, brown, or black. The coat is generally smooth, and the dog’s grooming needs will usually be minimal to moderate. This dog is apt to be friendly and playful, and it can be an optimal choice for households with children. However, it may not be an appropriate option for a person who requires a watchdog.

In addition with the invention of the steam engine came the steam locomotive. As the development of steam engines progressed through the 18th century, various attempts were made to apply them to road and railway us. In 1812 Matthew Murray was the first to build a successful steam locomotive, and it hauled 27 carts of around 95 tonnes at 3 mph. Accompanied with this came Richard Trevithick’s 40 psi steam locomotive, The Penydarren Locomotive, “the world's first ever railway journey that ran 9 miles from the ironworks at Penydarren to the Merthyr-Cardiff Canal, South Wales.” This creation lead to many more innovations, which will lead to speedy land travel for goods and products.

“To Build a Fire” by Jack London, a man is traveling through the Yukon on foot with his dog, searching for his friends. The dog has more sense than the man, knowing they should not continue through the extreme cold temperatures. Being to ignorant to stop and rest, he experiences a near death experience falling through the ice. The dog knowing what is best makes it back to the camp, while the man

around without a horse to pull them. All the person had to do is press the gas pedal to

However, on occasion they will use tractors with steel wheels to pull large equipment on the highway. And, it is rare to see tractors being used in the fields, except in climates that are too hot for horses. Very few of the Old Order use indoor plumbing and running water.