We're all familiar with bright red fire hydrants, the color of which has become synonymous with them, fire trucks, and the ...

Believe it or not, fire hydrants "speak" to firefighters. They communicate through the color scheme with which the hydrant is painted. This is a standard means of communication and some variant of the ...

MT. WASHINGTON, Ky. (WDRB) -- If you drive around Mt. Washington, you might notice fire hydrants topped off with blue, green, orange or red paint. There's a reason for that, officials said this week.

Anderson Fire Department Assistant Chief Wes Douglas installs an orange ring on a fire hydrant Tuesday at Hoosier Park. The ...