The Development History of Fire Engines
Fire engines , as special vehicles used by fire services to fight fires and rescue people, are always there to protect people. However, few people know the history of fire engines. Do you know the story of the world's first fire engine? The first fire engines in the world. The world's first recorded fire engine was built in 1518 on commission from the city of Augsburg, Germany, by the craftsman Antney Blattner, who made metalwork. Very little is known about the details of this fire engine. According to the book "History of Craftsmanship in the City of Augsburg", the fire engine was formed by mounting a large water pump operated by a lever on the vehicle. Its power was then drawn by horses. The continuous development of fire engines . In 1666, a fire broke out in London, England, which burned for four days, destroying 1,300 houses including the famous St Paul's Church, and some medieval buildings were swept away in the fire. People began to take f...