Hydrants maintenance: Outline Staffordshire Fire and Rescue
Service own over 17,000 fire hydrants connected to water mains
in the county. Hydrants are a special type of valve used to
access water for fighting major fires and for replenishing water
tanks on fire appliances. Hydrants are sited below ground to
protect them from frost and accidental damage. They are enclosed
by cast metal covers embossed with the letters FH. Their
location is shown by marker plates fixed to concrete posts,
street furniture and walls. The figures above the H are the
nominal pipe diameter (mm or inch), and below the H is the
distance to the hydrant (m). For queries about Hydrants, or to
let us know of leaks or damage to markers or coversyou can
contact Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service's Water Officer by
email or telephone. Contact: Water Officer Department:
Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service Telephone: 01785 285072