Firefighters Smash Windows of BMW Parked in Front of Hydrant

[Aunt Marg]

Did a little checking on this subject because I had some time on my hands. Pandemic, you know. 'Nuff said on that score.

From what I've learned, it's crucial to keep fire hoses as straight as possible to achieve maximum water pressure. Must have been a big fire because they're already using another outlet on the same hydrant.

Hefty tickets get issued for this, AND insurance companies won't pay for the damage. Woe to the person who file lawsuits on FDs over this. Apparently judges have a rather universal habit of not looking kindly on people who park illegally or otherwise impede FD and EMT responders from doing their jobs.

Golly gee willikers, wouldn't it be swell if someone thought to paint fire hydrants so that they don't blend in with the sidewalk? That way people would know not to park in front of them...

Here in Canada (BC, where we reside), fire hydrants are red, and about 4 times the size as the hydrants in the photo. Additionally, wherever hydrants are located (downtown, city areas), no painted lines can be found around them for parking places, and signs are present everywhere that state, NO PARKING.

 

[StarSong]

Here in Canada (BC, where we reside), fire hydrants are red, and about 4 times the size as the hydrants in the photo. Additionally, wherever hydrants are located (downtown, city areas), no painted lines can be found around them for parking places, and signs are present everywhere that state, NO PARKING.

Fire hydrants are typically painted red or yellow around here.