An inspection is different than a flow test, which calculates how many gallons of water per minute a hydrant is capable of producing. Two-person teams from Municipal Authority of Westmoreland ...

Some of the long-delayed projects were specifically aimed at improving “fire flow” and ensuring enough water during emergencies ... have been a drop in the bucket compared with the billions ...

Michael Daley urges fire departments of all types, including volunteer and rural departments, to dedicate much time and thought to the process to bring large amounts of water to the fireground.