The Fire Horse: A Historic Look at Horses and Firefighting

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 pictur...