As extreme heat continues in New York City, many are resorting to opening fire hydrants to cool down. The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is asking New Yorkers to request spray caps from ...

Milwaukee Water Works has been flushing water from fire hydrants this summer. Here's why.

With the recent heat wave, many are people are using fire hydrants to cool off, however the New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is warning people not to. The DEP said their ...

The Jackson Fire Department (JFD) hosted a fire hydrant demonstration on Friday, following difficulties accessing a painted ...

NEWFIELD — The owner of Denney's Power Washing in Pitman is due in court next month on charges that his employees illegally tapped a borough fire hydrant for water to use on an assignment in ...

Family members of a woman killed in a mobile home fire are raising questions about a nearby fire hydrant that was out of service at the time of the blaze.

KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Officials with the City of Kalamazoo are asking residents to stop opening fire hydrants for personal use after an uptick in this was reported. While soaring temperatures and high ...

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 ...