Fire hydrant
Fire hydrant
A Fire hydrant (pronunciation: /ˈfaɪər ˈhaɪdrənt/), also colloquially known as a fire plug is a connection point by which firefighters can tap into a water supply. It is a component of Active fire protection.
Etymology
The term "fire hydrant" comes from the water systems of the 19th century. At that time, water pipes were made of hollowed out logs. When firefighters needed to access the water, they would drill a hole into the pipe, hence the term "hydrant" which comes from the Latin word "hydrantem" meaning "a water supply."
Usage
Fire hydrants are used by fire departments to quickly access a local water supply to extinguish fires. They are a crucial part of any Firefighting strategy. Fire hydrants are typically color-coded to indicate the water pressure available from that hydrant.
Related Terms
- Fire hose: A high-pressure hose used to carry water or other fire retardant to a fire to extinguish it.
- Fire engine: A vehicle designed for firefighting operations.
- Firefighter: A trained professional equipped to fight fires and rescue people.
- Fire station: A structure or other area set aside for storage of firefighting apparatus.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Fire hydrant
- Wikipedia's article - Fire hydrant
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