My InsiderRed, yellow, violet— fire hydrants come in many different colors. But it's not for decoration. These colors have an important meaning that could just save your life one day. Following ...

Kids will even get the chance to try their hand at spraying the powerful fire hoses, with adult supervision, of course. But kids weren't the only ones enjoying Thursday's block party. "Even some ...

What The Colors On Fire Hydrant Caps Mean Fire hydrant caps generally have one of four colors, representing the fire hydrant's class based on its gallons per minute. The National Fire Protection ...

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The Hydrant Block Party at Hayward Park made a splash with kids in Sioux Falls. “It is awesome,” 9-year-old Ronin Smith said.

OMAHA, Neb. — Cool off with fun, free fire hydrant parties this summer. All residents can don their swim gear and splash around in the fire hydrant sprinklers Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

A. Huntsville Fire & Rescue spokesman Tim Cartwright said a hydrant with a red top will supply less than 500 gallons per minute; orange, 500 to 1,000 gpm; green, 1,000 to 1,500 gpm; and blue, more ...