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The organisation has called on water regulators to enforce measures on water providers regarding the provision of water for firefighting, and to implement "clear national standards" on fire hydrant repair and maintenance.

From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026

The report calls for firefighting water supplies to be recognised as a critical public safety requirement, for "greater accountability" for the water sector and for increased hydrant maintenance.

From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026

It was hours before he stumbled onto a fire hydrant.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026

The Newtown Dream Dog Park is one of the best in the country, outfitted with sprinklers, a spraying hydrant, hoops, tunnels and more.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 29, 2025

One by one we would be called home to fetch water from the hydrant in the back yard, to go to the store and buy greens and meal for tomorrow, to split wood for kindling.

From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright

In a motion to dismiss the case, the university argued that the agreement didn’t create a public easement and that it is only obligated to allow the city access for maintaining underground facilities and hydrants.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026

Fire hydrants in the UK are access points that allow crews to access mains water when they arrive at the scene of a blaze.

From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026

Lawyers suing on behalf of Pacific Palisades residents have argued that the city and DWP are liable, in part because the reservoir was empty and fire hydrants failed.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026

It’s full of fantastical inventions, such as flying cars, dinner-generating machines and canine treadmills—complete with fire hydrants.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 30, 2026

He formed an exposition fire department and ordered the installation of hundreds of fire hydrants and telegraphic alarm boxes.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson