SOUTHINGTON – A paint job is underway to let firefighters know at a glance how much water any fire hydrant can deliver. The colors correspond to a coded list of the gallons per minute a hydrant has ...

LONGVIEW, Texas (KLTV) - You see them every day in East Texas in every municipality. There was a time when they were all painted red, so they would stand out and be easily spotted: Fire hydrants. Now ...

During a roaring blaze, one of the last things firefighters want is to be left without enough water to stifle flames and save lives. Soon, they’ll know how much water they have available the moment ...

MT. WASHINGTON, Ky. (WDRB) -- If you drive around Mt. Washington, you might notice fire hydrants topped off with blue, green, orange or red paint. There's a reason for that, officials said this week.

Most people, if you asked them to imagine a fire hydrant, probably picture a red or yellow structure at the edge of a curb. It feels standard. However, it turns out the color of a fire hydrant varies ...

BAY, Ark. (KAIT) - Bay residents will soon see a pop of color when they pass by a fire hydrant. The Bay Fire Department and Bay Waterworks are flow testing all fire hydrants in the city and will color ...

— Come next year, Bay City fire hydrants may have a new splash of color as a means of identifying each one’s quality. Both the city’s fire department and water distribution department are seeking to ...