St. Pete firefighter with TBI still recovering after hydrant failure; documents raise broader concerns

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA) — A St. Petersburg firefighter is still recovering months after being injured during a call, as ...
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Fire hydrant replaced after it failed during large house fire in Elizabeth Township

ELIZABETH TOWNSHIP, Pa. — Crews from Pennsylvania American Water replaced a fire hydrant on Dillon Road after it failed as firefighters tried to use it during a large house fire. “It’s extremely ...
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2 injured after hydrant fails during Third Ward apartment fire, prompting city testing: HFD

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- The City of Houston says it will continue testing a Third Ward fire hydrant after it malfunctioned during an apartment fire Sunday night. The blaze broke out in the 3700 block ...
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Fire hydrant failures in El Paso prompt review of water utilities' responsibilities

El Paso County Commissioner Sergio Coronado has raised concerns about non-functional fire hydrants in outlying areas of the county, including Canutillo, the Lower Valley, and Anthony. Coronado ...
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Laurel Fire Department begins annual fire hydrant testing Monday

Starting Monday, the Laurel Fire Department will be testing every fire hydrant in the city.
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Good Question: Who should keep hydrants clear of snow?

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — When snow piles up, it can create challenges for first responders trying to access fire hydrants. With more than two feet of snow on Union Street, many hydrants, which are typically ...
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Boy clears fire hydrant covered in snow, helps firefighters save lives the next day

FORT DODGE, Iowa (KCCI) - A 9-year-old boy in Iowa is being rewarded for taking action that helped the fire department save lives. City and state crews have been clearing snow from Fort Dodge’s ...