In fire fighting, the last thing firemen want to fight is the fire hydrant they are depending on.Ĭontact Us to learn how Hydrant Doctor® can assure the safety of the fire hydrants in your community or business through hydrant inspection, assessment, repair, preventative maintenance, and training. This is often referred to as being 'galded.' Hydrants in this condition can be very difficult to open, or even contain parts so corroded as to make using them under pressure a dangerous enterprise. Valves and joints develop blistering and pitting to the point of becoming unusable. In time, the caps may rust so tight they cannot be removed. How many years has it been since anyone checked the operation of a fire hydrant near you?įrom the moment a fire hydrant is installed, it begins to rust. You assume every hydrant you see works, as if they had been built to last forever and required no maintenance. If you think of them at all it is to wonder if you have parked close enough to be ticketed. You see them everywhere, near your home, at your place of business, and along every street. Fire hydrants are too often taken for granted.
