Whether you hang your hat in the city or somewhere in the not-so-distant suburbs, a well-situated fire hydrant may be the difference between the loss of life or property and the salvage of both. Even ...

Maple Grove initiates the "Hydrant Hero" program, urging residents to clear snow from fire hydrants for emergency access.

In Muskegon, residents and business owners are encouraged to clear snow and ice from fire hydrants to help first responders ...

First responders call out scofflaws blocking hydrants for delaying the response to a five alarm fire in the Bronx.

Fire hydrants are all around, with different shapes and sizes popping up around the world. For most in the United States the familiar bright red pipe sticking out of the ground is a sign that if a ...

A broken hydrant at the scene may have hampered firefighting efforts. A city engineer suggested that the hydrant may have been damaged when a wrench was turned clockwise instead of counter-clockwise ...