With another bout of frigid temperatures about to hit the Edwardsville area, how likely is it that local fire hydrants will freeze? Not very likely, according to Edwardsville Fire Chief Brendan McKee.

Portland Fire & EMS is asking residents to clear snow around nearby fire hydrants so they don't have to dig them out during an emergency. Additionally, Donaghue said making sure fire trucks can get ...

Wayne County fire departments have launched the Hydrant Helpers program, encouraging students to keep fire hydrants clear of snow and debris to ensure firefighters have quick access to water during ...

For the second time this week, the FDNY says firefighting efforts were impacted due to the closest fire hydrants at the scenes being blocked by parked vehicles. Now, a ...

Firefighters had to navigate cars that blocked hydrants in two fires in the Bronx and in Brooklyn. “Seconds count when we’re ...

The City’s Fire & Rescue Service is showcasing their capabilities and engaging learners at various schools in fire safety ... not park in the way of a fire hydrant; If the fire is contained ...

Accounting for variations Written operational procedures lay out to all members how they are expected to operate in various situations. Certainly, every fire operation has variations and rapidly ...

ZAG researchers have designed and published a novel fire safety testing procedure (TP) for flat rooftops with PV modules. While most European and national testing focuses on material and product ...

After those procedures and lots of physical therapy, 6-month-old Whiskey is on his feet and playing at his foster home in Middletown, and the family that took him in has decided to keep him ...

Whether you're hosting backyard gatherings, camping or simply want to add warmth to your yard, there’s nothing like sitting around one of the best fire pits. But, how do you know which one is ...

All 176 people onboard a plane in South Korea that caught fire have been safely evacuated ... had urged low-cost airlines to prioritise safety over profit, with calls to increase pilot training ...

Three years ago, she had spent $1,350 on the personal hydrant system and an additional $1,136 for a plumber to install it on the recommendation of her local fire brigade, which had noted that her ...