No matter where we stand on the modern fire-attack debate, on combination nozzle vs. smooth bore or on East Coast vs. West Coast tactics, one thing that we all can agree on is water puts out fires.

If a big earthquake hits San Francisco and flames spread through the city, firefighters rushing in from elsewhere to help will encounter what could be a major problem -- their hoses will not fit the ...

ELK RIVER, Minn. (WCCO) --All winter, Minnesota cities remind homeowners to clear the snow surrounding fire hydrants. That way, crews can quickly hook up a hose if needed. But issues over access still ...

Before evacuating from her Malibu home the day the Palisades fire erupted, Cassandra Riera soaked the plants in her yard, moved flammable patio furniture inside and hooked up her private fire hydrant ...

This hydrant box was full of soil making it difficult for the firefighters to access and test. Photo: Emily Wellman Bain It is critically important to identify the nearest municipal fire hydrant to ...

Firefighters are reminding people once again not to park besides fire hydrants through a public service announcement of sorts on social media.They're doing so with a tactic others have shown: putting ...