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 underground.
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]