The engine has already been used in fire fighting technology relatively early, but as pump drive and not as a vehicle drive. Such a driven pump was brought by horse and cart to the fire source, saved there, however, the hand pumps for often several men at the same time. Just America with its already relatively high houses (not skyscrapers), provides a huge future in the strong pumps.
What would fit better to the equipment of the fire brigade than a relatively cheap and yet reliable car that they transported significantly faster than multiple power of horses. Therefore, the model T is used relatively early here. 08/13