The law also states a hydrant should be sen up to 200 feet away. "They're arriving on the scene fast. They gotta be able to pick up that hydrant and get out and hook up to it," Ninow said.

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Before fire department personnel take on the task of conducting hydrant testing, contact the AHJ for approval and obtain and follow two essential documents: NFPA 291 and the American Water Works ...

Question: I recently hit a fire hydrant. My back bumper has a large dent in it. Can I use my insurance to cover the cost of replacing the bumper? If so, what do I claim it as?

Firefighters recently responded to a report of a house fire on Southwest 15th Street in Plantation, but when they arrived, the fire hydrant was nowhere to be found. Trees were covering it. Even ...

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Scarborough has a variety of different types of fire hydrants: We have 701 public hydrants, 108 private hydrants, 63 holding tanks, and 19 dry hydrants for a total of 891.

Town plows pushed all the snow from our cul-de-sac and dumped it in a pile that's close to 6 feet high and completely covers the fire hydrant. I've called the town's 311 hotline three times.

“Had there been pressure at this fire hydrant at the corner, which is what 500 yards away, I’m not sure we would be talking about what we are talking about right now. I don’t think the house ...

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 exist, even in summer ...