We're all familiar with bright red fire hydrants, the color of which has become synonymous with them, fire trucks, and the hats many fire chiefs and firefighters wear. You may even know what it means ...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Inside, a destroyed home is black and stark, made of tarps and the remains of furniture. Just one look tells you everything: A disaster. But it wasn’t always like that. For two ...

The town of Normal will be flushing fire hydrants from November 9-16 to improve water quality, and residents are advised to avoid washing clothes during this time.

Whether you hang your hat in the city or somewhere in the not-so-distant suburbs, a well-situated fire hydrant may be the difference between the loss of life or property and the salvage of both. Even ...