The logic was that having their own hydrant ready to go—along with hoses, nozzles and adapters, and even a private water ...

Rule #1 is access. When crews arrive at a scene, one person is responsible for hooking the pumper up to the nearest fire hydrant using different kinds of tools and adapters.

Homeowners are buying and installing private fire hydrant systems to help protect their homes during wildfires. Demand for private fire hydrants soars after L.A. fires - Los Angeles Times ...

Northport Fire Chief Bart Marshall said, “We prefer all of them to have the steamer connection, but we have adapters that hook to the 2-and-a-half-inch connection that adapts it to a 5-inch hose.

To request a spray cap fitting, go to your local firehouse and fill out a short form. ... Opening a fire hydrant illegally can result in fines of up to $1,000 or 30 days imprisonment, or both.

New technology in the Banning Pass is giving firefighters an advantage to fight wildfires in our region. The first of seven ...

The Anaheim Fire & Rescue Department tweeted a warning to drivers on Tuesday: a series of photos showing a fire hose strung through the back seat of a car that was parked next to a fire hydrant ...

Both had a fire hydrant that failed, forcing firefighters to resort to the next closest option. NEWS10’s Anthony Krolikowski spoke with local fire chiefs and a water commissioner about how they ...