I never thought about the close relationship between fire departments and water providers, but they really go hand-in-hand. Most of us take it for granted that when a fire starts burning, there ...

The MMP&W Volunteer Fire Company is claiming that the Mercersburg Water Authority has denied them access to hydrants under any circumstances, raising concerns about fire safety and water supply.

CLIFTON FORGE, Va. – A fire broke out Tuesday morning in Clifton Forge, but it is not the flames leaving neighbors worried; it’s the fire hydrants. The fire has raised concerns about the effectiveness ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Los Angeles officials said on Jan. 8 that some fire hydrants in the Pacific Palisades area lost water supply due to high demand on ...

From a water truck driver looking to top off their tank to a family filling up their pool on the sly, locals hooking hoses up to fire hydrants and other municipal water sources — referred to as water ...

Thousands of often undervalued and overlooked fire hydrants dot the landscape of the Mahoning Valley, the state and the nation. Too often, however, these critical tools for ensuring public safety are ...

Testing and exercising the fire hydrants in Nevada City on a regular basis was put on hold during the drought in recent years, according to Bryan McAlister, Nevada City Engineer. “We weren’t doing ...

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - Another winter storm has highlighted a recurring problem for fire departments: snow-covered fire hydrants that slow emergency response. Most fire hydrants in Wausau and Rib ...

In parts of Los Angeles County, fire hydrants have become a hot item. Thieves have stolen at least 302 hydrants since the start of 2023 in several areas of the county, according to Golden State Water ...

AUSTIN (KXAN) — As Austin firefighters arrived on scene of large fire at a pawn shop in north Austin overnight Wednesday into Thursday, crews said they ran into issues finding working fire hydrants in ...