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#1 those first firefighters were the slaves of rich romans who used this opportunity to get more property in Rome. They would destroy the house after they put the fire out and replace it by insulae, apartment buildings. They did this until it was eventually forbidden and a official brigade, the vigiles, was founded. Modern firefighters in Italy are still called vigiles.
Why Dalmatians?
In classic drawings and photos of old firefighters, you’ll notice an abundance of Dalmatian dogs. Why is that?
Well, back when firefighters didn’t have engines/cars to transport water, they used horse carriages. And of all the dog breeds, Dalmatians get along the best with horses while running alongside them. Since we don’t pull water by horse carriage anymore, you see all sorts of dogs used now.
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#1 those first firefighters were the slaves of rich romans who used this opportunity to get more property in Rome. They would destroy the house after they put the fire out and replace it by insulae, apartment buildings. They did this until it was eventually forbidden and a official brigade, the vigiles, was founded. Modern firefighters in Italy are still called vigiles.