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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

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

In May, a well on the Pecos County property of Laura Briggs started spraying saltwater like a fire hydrant.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 26, 2025

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

I will paint los ninos scooping up laughter in the sunshine and splashing in the temporary pool of a fire hydrant.

From "Bronx Masquerade" by Nikki Grimes

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

A bill that would help California water agencies avoid being sued when hydrants run dry in wildfires is awaiting Gov. Gavin Newsom’s signature.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026

Out in the yard, the fire hydrants received a fresh, bright coat of yellow paint.

From Slate ● Aug. 11, 2026

Kids decorated their bikes with stars and stripes, marched in local parades and painted local fire hydrants red, white and blue–faded examples of which could be seen well into the ’80s.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 2, 2026

We spent the rest of the morning choreographing steps around fire hydrants and mailboxes.

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee