The Dalmatian and the fire hydrant
Published Jan 01, 1900
A fire had broken out. The neighborhood kids watched as the fire truck pulled up. High on his usual perch sat the station mascot, a Dalmatian. The youngsters wondered about the dog's function.
One said, "He brings the firemen good luck."
A second said, "He keeps people away so they can work."
A third kid said, "You guys don't know anything. They use the dog to find the fire hydrant!"
Originally published November 14, 2002.
