Operating handlines in a high-rise fire scenario has its difficulties. Because of their many pressure limitations, fire protection systems in high-rise buildings can create inadequate performing fire ...

MANSFIELD – The Mansfield Fire Department will begin the fire hydrant flow testing and flushing program, and it will continue throughout the summer until all hydrants have been tested and flowed.

ROCKFORD (WREX) — Fire hydrants will be tested for fire flow starting next week. The annual fire flow testing program will begin Monday, October 31st. The testing will run from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m every ...

Last month, we explained that without a clear understanding of flow rates from pressurized hydrants, firefighting operations that rely on them as a water source can turn into reckless gambles instead ...

WATERVILLE -- Waterville Fire Department will resume annual testing of fire hydrants. The purpose of testing is to assure the Kennebec Water District's water distribution system provides adequate ...

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) -- Weeks after water districts were required to turn over inspection records for fire hydrants, one utility’s answer is raising concern about the reliability of those ...

There are few things in life that are more important than water. We need it to drink. We need it to clean. We might need it to control a heating system or a power plant or to run a factory. None of ...

Fire flow and hydrant flow testing in Stoughton is expected to cause discolored water Wednesday, Aug. 7. Cintas Fire Protection will be conducting a fire flow test at Target at 1 Hawes Way starting at ...

You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. The Waterville Fire Department soon will resume its annual testing of fire ...

Before you begin flow testing, ask the water utility for a hydrant map that shows a diagram of the water-supply system. Reviewing the system layout lets the tester understand the underground water ...