Firehouse

Rural Firefighting Academy: The Rural Pressurized Fire Hydrant: What's It Worth? Part 2

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 ...
JSTOR Daily

Accuracy of Hydrant Flow Tests Using a Pitot Diffuser

Journal AWWA publishes articles about water industry issues that cover all AWWA activities and interests. It communicates innovations, trends, controversies, and challenges. The scope of Journal AWWA ...
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Ville Platte Fire Department conducting fire hydrant inspecting and flow testing

The Ville Platte Fire Department will be conducting fire hydrant inspecting and flow testing of the city's water system Wednesday, June 17 and continuing over the next couple of weeks. The testing is ...
Firehouse

Rural Firefighting Academy: The Rural Pressurized Fire Hydrant – What’s It Worth? Part 3

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 ...