The authority had a hydraulic model of the hydrant system completed that estimates the flow rates of the hydrants. That information was given to the fire departments, Theis said. It found few areas ...

There are few things in life that are more important than water. We need it to drink. We need it to clean. We might need it to control a heating system or a power plant or to run a factory. None of ...

WAPAKONETA — The Wapakoneta Fire Department will conduct fire hydrant flow tests this month, according to the fire department’s Facebook page. Tests will occur south of Auglaize and Middle streets and ...

MATTOON — The Mattoon Fire Department will begin flow testing and painting fire hydrants on Saturday, June 1, and will continue until all hydrants are flowed in the area of Western/Broadway South, ...

Fire hydrants have been around for about 180 years and have dramatically enhanced firefighting capabilities. They have become so prevalent that he only time many people notice them is when they are ...

TIFT COUNTY, Ga. (WALB) – The Tifton Fire Department has launched its annual NFPA 291 Fire Hydrant Inspection Program, which will continue through early October. As part of the program, firefighters ...

Ellettsville residents may notice cloudy or discolored water this Wednesday as routine fire hydrant testing stirs up sediments in the town’s water supply. No need to fear; the water isn’t toxic, but ...

The Enquirer's Just Askin' series aims to answer the questions that no one seems to have an answer for, not even Google. If you live in the city of Cincinnati, you might have noticed your fire hydrant ...

SUNLAND PARK, N. M. (KFOX14/CBS4) — The Sunland Park Fire Department and the troubled local water utility said they are working to upgrade hydrant systems after a house fire proved that the current ...

The Fremont Fire Department will continue the annual fire flow testing and hydrant flushing program on Sept. 8. Each year, they conduct flushing and flow testing in about half the city, beginning this ...