Fire hydrant
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A fire hydrant (also known as a fire plug) is a receptacle for providing water to fire fighters 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. [1]
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
Bibliography - Further Reading
- Rawles, James Wesley, How to Survive the End of the World As We Know It - Tactics, Techniques, and Technologies for Uncertain Times', New York: Plume/Penguin Books, 2009. Released September 30, 2009, 336 pages, ISBN-10: 0452295831, ISBN-13: 978-0452295834, Audible.com Audio book, Amazon.com Paperback. This comprehensive reference covers all aspect of preparing for emergencies including fires.
- Rawles, James Wesley, Tools for Survival: What You Need to Survive When You’re on Your Own. New York: Plume/Penguin Books, 2015. Released December 30, 2014, 368 pages, ISBN-10: 0452298121, ISBN-13: 978-0452298125, Reviews, Audible.com Audio book, Amazon.com Paperback. This detailed reference covers all of the tools one needs to be prepared for any emergency, especially fires, fire prevention and fire fighting before the fire department arrives.
