Anthony Rowett Jr. explains how water main size, elevation, hydrants and hose diameters impact water supply ops.

Fire hydrant painting is underway in Arlington Heights. It will take roughly one month to complete the 296 hydrants scheduled to be repainted, weather permitting. The routine painting helps fire ...

Hydrant classifications Fire hydrants can be broadly classified into two groups – standard and non-standard. A standard hydrant has one large-diameter outlet called the pumper or steamer connection.

METROPOLIS, Ill. – Think twice before painting a fire hydrant because there is a reason they’re not all red. Their color indicates how much water they can provide for first responders. This ...

D.C.’s fire hydrants are green, but what’s up with those bands of color around them?

If you live in the city of Cincinnati, you might have noticed your fire hydrant got a new pop of color lately. The colors mean something.

What do fire hydrant colors mean? Certain colors are meant for different types of fires. Each color represents a different GPM or Gallons Per Minute. Higher GPMs are meant for larger fires.

New Orleans residents might start seeing more colorful fire hydrants in their neighborhoods as the city tries to improve public safety and fire response.

Fire hydrants around one Utah city are getting a fresh coat of paint for a very important reason that has nothing to do with making them more attractive.

"You can tell what kind of water is available from a fire hydrant based on the color of the top of that hydrant," she said. While hydrants themselves are fairly standard, how much water a hydrant ...

We've found out the meaning of the fire hydrant color varies depending on where you live. Columbia uses a color code for each of its 14,000 hydrants.