GARDNER — The Gardner Fire Department is the recipient of some new safety equipment courtesy of a $15,000 state grant. On April 6, the department, along with city and state officials, announced that ...

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 ...

The Oasis is the perfect choice for dramatic water supply improvements when used with poorly performing hydrants, long rural water delivery relays or small diameter hose operations. Use in an ...

The object of firefighting has always been to put out fire, in a timely fashion, limiting damage from the fire and our suppression efforts. What has snuck up on us as an industry is that our structure ...

PITTSBURGH, Nov. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ --"I thought there should be a safe and controlled way to divert water if a fire hydrant breaks so a worker can easily access and turn off the valve," said an ...

Before evacuating from her Malibu home the day the Palisades fire erupted, Cassandra Riera soaked the plants in her yard, moved flammable patio furniture inside and hooked up her private fire hydrant ...