Along the side of East Cox Ferry Road, just off of Highway 90 near Conway, Robbie Todd cranks a hydrant wrench to open up the bright red fire hydrant there, sending a deluge of water spraying out into ...

Here’s the scenario: There is a fire in a three-story apartment complex in its last phase of construction. The complex is a wood-frame structure and is probably about two-thirds complete with the roof ...

Before you begin flow testing, ask the water utility for a hydrant map that shows a diagram of the water-supply system. Reviewing the system layout lets the tester understand the underground water ...

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 ...

— Come next year, Bay City fire hydrants may have a new splash of color as a means of identifying each one’s quality. Both the city’s fire department and water distribution department are seeking to ...

Last month, we explained that without a clear understanding of flow rates from pressurized hydrants, firefighting operations that rely on them as a water source can turn into reckless gambles instead ...