Of all the discussions about working horses, the fire department horse always brings up stories of heroic horses and the love the firemen had for them. The fire horse's history was not very long. However, the history of horse-drawn fire engines is rich with the greatness of the horse. Whether it be a horse-drawn fire pumper or a horse-drawn fire wagon, the horse was always the hero who delivered the firemen and equipment where they needed to be. If you love the horse-drawn fire truck pictures or the great stories of the horse-drawn fire engine history, you will want this book. From the beginning of the horse as a firefighter to the last horse-drawn fire engine, this book tells you the real story of the firehorse.

Of all the discussions about working horses, the fire department horse always brings up stories of heroic horses and the love the firemen had for them. The fire horse’s history was not very long. However, the history of horse-drawn fire engines is rich with the greatness of the horse. Whether it be a horse-drawn fire pumper or a horse-drawn fire wagon, the horse was always the hero who delivered the firemen and equipment where they needed to be. If you love the horse-drawn fire truck pictures or the great stories of the horse-drawn fire engine history, you will want this book. From the beginning of the horse as a firefighter to the last horse-drawn fire engine, this book tells you the real story of the firehorse.

Introduction 5

Fire! 6

Rome 64 AD 7

London 1666 AD 8

Boston 1760 AD 9

New York 1835 AD 10

Chicago 1871 AD 11

Boston 1872 AD 12

San Francisco 1906 AD 13

The Development of Insurance and Fire Departments 14

The Early Development of Insurance and Firefighting in America 16

The Evolution of Firefighting Equipment 21

Equipment and Methods for Fighting Fires 22

The Fire Horse Saves the Day 27

The Need for Horses 28

At the Firehouse – Horse-Drawn Vehicles 30

At the Fire House – Harnesses and Other Equipment 41

At the Firehouse – The Daily Routine 46

At the Firehouse – The Sound of the Alarm 51

Horses – Types of Horses 63

Horses - Care and Training of Horses 65

Fire Horse Stories 75

Once a Fire Horse Always a Fire Horse 86 Fire Horses – The PR Team of the Fire Department 89 The End of An Era - Good Bye to The Fire Horses 95 Last Runs – A Sad Farewell 96 Conclusion 103 Sources 104 Donate! 106