Obtaining a positive water supply often is considered a mundane assignment on the fireground. For smaller fires in residential and commercial occupancies, the task doesn’t require much thought.

May 18—The Niagara Falls Water Board has resumed its annual fire hydrant flow testing program, beginning in the northernmost part of the city and ultimately performing the work in areas throughout the ...

American Water will be performing annual hydrant flow testing and inspection in Areas A and B, including Prairies and Woods Housing, during the period of Oct. 17 through Nov. 22. Testing will take ...

There’s no doubt that water flow from at least one hydrant in Hempfield is sufficient to fight a fire. Maintenance crews on a recent March morning allowed water to gush from an open hydrant as part of ...

Two Fayette County homes 4 miles apart went up in flames in a 10-month period in 2021 and 2022 while firefighters reportedly struggled to draw water from nearby fire hydrants. Residents of those homes ...

Hydrant flushing in Alexandria starts March 30, which can mean residents may notice discolored water or lower water pressure ...

Columbus City Utilities announced M. E. Simpson will be flushing hydrants in different areas of the city for a three-week period starting Monday as part of its annual hydrant flow testing program. The ...

SURF CITY, N.C. (WECT) - The Town of Surf City has rescheduled its hydrant flow testing for this week. According to the town, the flow testing was originally scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 14, but will ...

People living in Albany may notice changes to their water Tuesday morning. The Capital District Psychiatric Center is conducting hydrant flow testing on New Scotland Avenue, according to the city’s ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Believe it or not, fire hydrants "speak" to firefighters. They communicate through the color scheme with which the hydrant is ...