“You pass probably a few hundred fire hydrants on your commute, but you don’t think twice about them. Most people have one on their street or maybe their front yard,” Hall said. “Do you know when the ...

An 89-year-old Army veteran's home was lost to a January 2026 fire in Houston due to a failed hydrant, sparking concerns over ...

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PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WLOX) - Nearly one thousand fire hydrants in Pass Christian will undergo vital testing. It’s all in an attempt to check the water flow, look for mechanical issues, and leaks, ...

Your editorial “Fire hydrants are critical infrastructure” (Dec. 2, TribLive) about the Elizabeth Township hydrant underscores the importance of this infrastructure, and we want to clarify ...

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) -- Fire hydrants across the city are being flushed and checked by Charleston Fire Department personnel. Crews started the process of flushing the lines on May 18. Officials ...

MANHATTAN, Kan. (WIBW) - The Manhattan Fire Department will begin its annual fire hydrant maintenance program this week, officials announced Tuesday morning. Crews will be flowing and painting fire ...

The Verona Department of Public Works (DPW) on Monday will be conducting fire hydrant maintenance throughout the town, according to a statement. The work is scheduled to take place over a three-week ...

Like many arguments spun out of context, this one started on Facebook. On April 20, Schuyler Fire Chief Brad Sock posted on Schuyler Fire and Rescue’s Facebook page about a proposed memorandum of ...

JACKSONVILLE, TX - Over the course of the next few months, the staff of the Jacksonville Fire Department will be inspecting and refurbishing each and every fire hydrant within the city limits as part ...

Firefighters say it's important to have a plan B and C when rushing to a fire. While battling a blaze in Bettendorf on May 22, firefighters discovered a backup hydrant was out of service. It did not ...

TAMPICO, Ill. (KWQC) - The Village of Tampico has scheduled fire hydrant maintenance for Tuesday morning at 9 a.m. Village officials said during the hydrant maintenance they will disconnect the water ...