fire hydrant
noun
: a pipe usually in the street that provides water especially for putting out fires
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The incident led to city officials discovering that the fire hydrant pressure had not been tested in over 10 years despite industry standards suggesting they be tested every five years, Pernerewski said at the time.
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Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 1 May 2026
Indiana American Water donated two fire hydrants for the dogs to christen, too.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Sykesville Fire officials said crews faced challenges due to several out-of-service fire hydrants, leading to a request for tankers to help with the second building and water supply.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 25 Apr. 2026
Blocking a fire hydrant or parking in a loading zone, on the other hand, could still be a tow-worthy offense.
—Aaron Leibowitz, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
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Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 1 May 2026
Indiana American Water donated two fire hydrants for the dogs to christen, too.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Sykesville Fire officials said crews faced challenges due to several out-of-service fire hydrants, leading to a request for tankers to help with the second building and water supply.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 25 Apr. 2026
Blocking a fire hydrant or parking in a loading zone, on the other hand, could still be a tow-worthy offense.
—Aaron Leibowitz, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
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“Fire hydrant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fire%20hydrant. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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