Dalmatians & Fire Stations: Dalmatians became fire station mascots because they historically ran alongside horse-drawn fire carriages, calming the horses!

Fire Dogs Today: Many fire stations still have dogs as mascots, and some dogs are trained to detect accelerants in arson investigations!

Rescue Heroes: Firefighters save approximately 15,000 pets each year in the United States alone!

Puppy Power: Studies show that petting a puppy for just 15 minutes can lower blood pressure and reduce stress hormones!