Chief Robert Bertram reported significant progress on resolving the hydrant issues that were a major concern in 2025 during the PFPD’s May 4 meeting.

GREENEVERS, Duplin County — The Greenevers Volunteer Fire Department held a training session on May 18 focused on ...

Last year, I shared some tips on how to deal with common problems the hydrant firefighter faces when forward-laying a supply line into a fire scene. Following that article, I got some calls and ...

September 2020 – Stamford Fire Department training video for the operations of the third-due Engine Company at a fire greater than 1,500 from the closest hydrant. This video is specific to recent ...

A hot issue surrounding potentially defunct fire hydrants in Windsor took a major step forward recently in a formal resolution officials said should ease residents’ fears for years to come. The town ...

In order to conduct a safe firefighting evolution in an acquired structure, you must insure that sufficient water for firefighting is available. You will need water for attacking the fire, water for ...

SAGINAW, Mich. -- A fire hydrant failed when a local family needed it the most. Alfonzo Thomas watched his house go up in flames only to find out the closest hydrant was broken. Thomas was out to ...

COLUMBIA - The Columbia Fire Department is conducting their annual testing of fire hydrants around Columbia. The tests are done every year to ensure the hydrants will function in emergency situations.

A recycling system capable of simulating a free-flowing fire hose — without wasting water — is now part of the Riverside Fire Department’s arsenal. “Pump Pod is a closed system, which recaptures and ...