World of the Bizarre

'Fire cat' from 1936 slid down fireman's pole

By T.K. Randall
October 29, 2017

Image: Domestic Cat
Credit: Lau20fe / CC BY-SA 4.0 (adapted) The quirky black-and-white film follows the feline mascot of Station 10 which, according to the Old Minneapolis Facebook page, was situated on N. 4th Street between Hennepin and First Av. N.

The footage, which was recorded in 1936, details Mickey's close relationship with the station's crew and shows him hopping in to the department's fire cruiser and joining the men on call-outs.

The fearless cat is even shown sliding down the fireman's pole and donning his very own fire helmet.


Source: Star Tribune

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