Comments on: Fire Station Visits Early 1970’s Shreveport, LA

By: Fanik8

Fanik8 — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 10:16:18 +0000

Sounds like they …
Sounds like they were pretty cool.

By: zaffdoc

zaffdoc — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 10:16:18 +0000

Back in the days …
Back in the days when fire apparatus were horse drawn, they provided a valuable service. Since they are compatible with horses, they were used to run in front of the engines to help clear the way and guide the horses, and protect them from thieves at the fire house and scene of fires. There are reports of rescues they made of trapped firefighters and victims. Dalmatians are found in fire houses in England, Canada and the U.S. in honor of their heroism in the past.

By: Fanik8

Fanik8 — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 10:16:18 +0000

I’m not trying to …
I’m not trying to be a wiseguy or anything but can anyone tell me what the significance was of firefighters having a dalmation? What was it’s purpose?

By: texfly69

texfly69 — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 10:16:18 +0000

brings back some …
brings back some good old times

By: tedder1931

tedder1931 — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 10:16:18 +0000

Classic!!!!
Classic!!!!

By: firebuffvideo

firebuffvideo — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 10:16:18 +0000

NOTHING LIKE …
NOTHING LIKE POSTING THE CLASSICS DOC. . . That is just amazing footage to see rigs of those days in the stations. . . Nice to see the traditional dalmatian on the rig as well. . . don’t see that today at least in my area Thanks for sharing

By: Rtzee

Rtzee — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 10:16:18 +0000

Very Nice Zaffdoc. …
Very Nice Zaffdoc. And thanks for posting.

By: belzebubx

belzebubx — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 10:16:18 +0000

Thanks for posting …
Thanks for posting this. It was nice to see the old rigs. Just before the end there was an ALF Aerochief 90. I drove one of those beasts for 15 years. That boom sticking out on front had quite an appetite for utility poles and street signs if you weren’t careful.

By: ashleyster13

ashleyster13 — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 10:16:18 +0000

Nice One Doc! …
Nice One Doc! Thanks for sharing!

By: rykember11

rykember11 — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 10:16:18 +0000

Another reat video …
Another reat video Doc! Keep up the amazing work!