First responders call out scofflaws blocking hydrants for delaying the response to a five alarm fire in the Bronx.

Fire hydrants have been around for about 180 years and have dramatically enhanced firefighting capabilities. They have become so prevalent that he only time many people notice them is when they are ...

GREENEVERS — The town is working with the local fire department to conduct a study of fire hydrants in hopes that it will lead to repairs and improve safety and the town’s insurance rating. Greenevers ...

CLIFTON FORGE, Va. – A fire broke out Tuesday morning in Clifton Forge, but it is not the flames leaving neighbors worried; it’s the fire hydrants. The fire has raised concerns about the effectiveness ...

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Inspections are revealing more details about the number and conditions of fire hydrants in the capital city, including more than 700 that are missing or never existed. At a ...

HOPEWELL, Va. (WRIC) — Hopewell Fire & EMS is reminding the public of how vital it is that firefighters be able to access fire hydrants during emergency situations. On Tuesday, July 22, crews with ...

Residents of Harmar’s Werner Camp neighborhood, tucked along the Allegheny River, have great views of the water and little traffic. But it’s what they don’t have that should be of concern: fire ...

NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — On Tuesday evening, we reported on fire hydrant concerns across parts of Central Arkansas. Since then, we've learned of a neighborhood that has also been experiencing ...

An older model fire hydrant at the corner of Supernova Drive and Franklin Lakes Boulevard is seen Friday in Franklin. Indiana American Water is warning of unauthorized use of the city’s fire hydrants, ...