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What are water hydrants?
A hydrant is a valve connected to the water main which allows fire services and authorised users’ access to the main water supply. In NSW Hydrants are located just a couple of feet underground on either a road or pathway and have a cover known as a surface fitting. Why are water hydrants so important?Fire services use the hydrant for a continuous flow of water which is vital to firefighting operations. A fire truck carries only enough water to make an initial fire attack. In the first minutes of a fire emergency a continuous water supply from the water mains must be accessed through at a hydrant. In every fire emergency, getting a hydrant to work is one of a firefighters’ priorities. Accessing a hydrant without delay ensures that firefighters who are already inside a burning building tasked with search and rescue or attacking the fire can continue for as long as required. Photos of fire hydrants in use:Often firefighters find that hydrants are hidden or not maintained and cannot be used at a fire emergency. This is not only frustrating for firefighters but it can lead to serious consequences in delaying operations. A much greater awareness of the importance of hydrants in the community is needed so people will ensure hydrants near them are useable. Hydrants may be hidden or unuseable when; Grass or vegetation has grown over the hydrant cover. Dirt, earth or rubbish has been piled over a hydrant. Cars are parked on top of a hydrant. Gardens have been grown over a hydrant. Hydrants have been relocated due to building construction. Markers have worn out or been dislodged Insects have infested a hydrant. |
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