TACTICAL USE OF FIRE HYDRANTS.

The answer for blocked or encroached upon hydrants, is NYPD enforcement using the tow away program? Should the 10-75 include the response of NYPD tow away tow trucks? In true emergency situations, ie. people trapped or rapidly extending fire, push the car away from the hydrant with a rig. The Law is in our favor! Captain Bob Rainey FDNY Engine 26 retired.
 
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captaindewey50267021@gm said:
The answer for blocked or encroached upon hydrants, is NYPD enforcement using the tow away program? Should the 10-75 include the response of NYPD tow away tow trucks? In true emergency situations, ie. people trapped or rapidly extending fire, push the car away from the hydrant with a rig. The Law is in our favor! Captain Bob Rainey FDNY Engine 26 retired.
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Hi Boss, if you think about it, why should we even be worried about a parked car on the hydrant?...The 35' yellow supply line was added to engines in the late 80's to resolve this issue. In addition, 3 ½” hose – Standard 50-foot lengths of 3 ½” hose can be used to hook up to a hydrant through the use of a specialized hydrant connection fitting (4 ½” to 3” double female). There is no limit on the number of lengths that can be used, so this option allows for the greatest flexibility...let the PD worry about the parked car, that's there job.
 
JohnnyGage said:
Hi Boss, if you think about it, why should we even be worried about a parked car on the hydrant?...The 35' yellow supply line was added to engines in the late 80's to resolve this issue. In addition, 3 ½” hose – Standard 50-foot lengths of 3 ½” hose can be used to hook up to a hydrant through the use of a specialized hydrant connection fitting (4 ½” to 3” double female). There is no limit on the number of lengths that can be used, so this option allows for the greatest flexibility...let the PD worry about the parked car, that's there job.
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What about when the Engine can’t get close enough to the hydrant / curb because of ILLEGALLY parked cars and ends up blocking out the truck company who now can’t get into position IFO the Fire building. I know you can bring a truck company in from the other direction but that’s only if the street is accessible from both ends. So yes the ECC has options with regard to hooking up and getting a positive water source but what about the rest of the equation ?
 
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