As extreme heat continues in New York City, many are resorting to opening fire hydrants to cool down. The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is asking New Yorkers to request spray caps from ...

With the recent heat wave, many are people are using fire hydrants to cool off, however the New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is warning people not to. The DEP said their ...

See a fire hydrant that's not red or yellow? It isn’t random. Here’s what hydrant colors signal about water flow and why firefighters rely on them.

NEWFIELD — The owner of Denney’s Power Washing in Pitman is due in court next month on charges that his employees illegally tapped a borough fire hydrant for water to use on an assignment in ...

(WJET/WFXP/YourErie.com) — With the snow finally sticking and piling up for the season, it’s important to remember the laws and rules that come with having a fire hydrant on your property. Fire code ...

KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Officials with the City of Kalamazoo are asking residents to stop opening fire hydrants for personal use after an uptick in this was reported. While soaring temperatures and high ...