10/14/2026
Happy Wednesday! Did you know that Sparky carries on the tradition of having a Dalmatian dog work with firefighters.
Originally, Dalmatians; a ratter breed, helped keep the stables free of rodents when the equipment was pulled by horses. Additionally, the dogs would run along-side the horses to the fire calls and help keep them calm while the Firefighters tackled the blaze. They were good companions for the members but as time has progressed, lack of work for the dogs, allergies, and public restrictions have made a fire hall an unfriendly home for live dogs. Here at BFES we have had two fire dogs, Frisco from 1905-1906 and Duchess from 1969 to 1979.
Sparky is the mascot for Firefighters. A special dog with special skills, Sparky works closely with BFES to provide fire safety education in our classrooms. For more information on Sparky please visit https://sparky.org
Have a great day and stay safe!