Street fire hydrants – what you need to know
(FOURWAYS REVIEW – CAXTON NEWSPAPERS )

Often poorly marked signage means firefighters struggle to locate fire hydrants when time is of the essence.

It is critically important to identify the nearest municipal fire hydrant to your home, business, or other important structure. In the event of a fire emergency, access to these water sources is vital and every second counts.

In theory, every 200m or less, on every street, should be a Joburg Water fire hydrant that can be used by the fire department to extinguish a blaze.

Water is fed via a hose from the hydrant to the fire engine, which then enables firefighters to use high-pressure ‘attack lines’ to battle the flames.
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