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A '''fire hydrant''' (also known as a '''fire plug''') is a receptacle for providing [[water]] to [[fire fighter]]s to spray on burning buildings. It is a capped, valved connection directly to the [[water main]]. Traditionally, American fire hydrants are above-ground installations, similar to the one pictured, although European hydrants are typically set into the ground and covered, with signs pointing out where they are.
A '''fire hydrant''' (also known as a '''fire plug''') is a receptacle for providing [[water]] to [[fire fighter]]s to spray on burning buildings. It is a capped, valved connection directly to the [[water main]]. Traditionally, American fire hydrants are above-ground installations, similar to the one pictured, although European hydrants are typically set into the ground and covered, with signs pointing out where they are.
Such hydrants are typically necessary because the pumper engine only has enough water only to extinguish a small fire. If more water is needed the hose can be attached to the fire hydrant.
Such hydrants are typically necessary because the pumper engine only has enough water only to extinguish a small fire. If more water is needed the hose can be attached to the fire hydrant. [http://library.scsu.ctstateu.edu/~paris/elizabethparisbib.html]
It is illegal to park on, next to or close to a fire hydrant as emergency crews need to be able to access them quickly.
==See Also==
==See Also==
* [[Firelighting]] - the [[preparedness]] [[primitive skills]] of starting fires
* [[Fire safety]] and [[fire drill]]
* [[Firefighting]]
* [[Firefighting]]
* [[Fire extinguisher]]
* [[Fire extinguisher]]
==Bibliography - Further Reading==
* [[James Wesley Rawles|Rawles, James Wesley]], ''[[How to Survive the End of the World As We Know It]] - Tactics, Techniques, and Technologies for Uncertain Times''', [[New York City|New York]]: [[Plume]]/[[Penguin Books]], 2009. Released September 30, 2009, 336 pages, ISBN-10: 0452295831, ISBN-13: 978-0452295834, [https://www.audible.com/pd/Self-Development/How-to-Survive-the-End-of-the-World-as-We-Know-It-Audiobook/B002ZEQI9Q [[Audible.com]] Audio book], [https://www.amazon.com/How-Survive-End-World-Know/dp/0452295831 Amazon.com Paperback]. This comprehensive reference covers all aspect of [[prepping|preparing]] for emergencies including fires.
* [[James Wesley Rawles|Rawles, James Wesley]], ''[[Tools for Survival]]: What You Need to [[Survive]] When You’re on Your Own''. [[New York City|New York]]: [[Plume]]/[[Penguin Books]], 2015. Released December 30, 2014, 368 pages, ISBN-10: 0452298121, ISBN-13: 978-0452298125, [https://www.amazon.com/review/R2CUQ89CXOYB48 Reviews], [https://www.audible.com/pd/Self-Development/Tools-for-Survival-Audiobook/B00QFUC7BE [[Audible.com]] Audio book], [https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0452298121 [[Amazon.com]] Paperback]. This detailed reference covers all of the [[tool]]s one needs to be prepared for any emergency, especially [[fire]]s, fire prevention and fire fighting before the fire department arrives.
[[Category : Fire Fighting]]
[[Category : Fire Fighting]]