There are a lot of fancy fire hydrant designs on social media these days. So, it may be tempting to grab a bucket of paint and paint the hydrant out front of your house. However, knowing who has...
Posts by Mike Pertz
Wildfires are becoming a more common occurrence which is a terrifying thought for many people, especially for those in high-risk areas. If you have ever survived a house fire or fear that you are at...
Are you familiar with arson dogs? They serve quite a critical role in any fire department that they’re a part of. What exactly does an arson dog do and why are they so important? Arson...
When there’s an emergency, you’re always told to dial 911 or your emergency number equivalent. Is there ever a situation in which 911 would call you instead? 911 can call you if you...
Where I work, there are fire hydrants on every street. In fact, they're so common most people don't even notice them. However, one question I have heard time and time again is do fire hydrants freeze...
We have all seen scenes from favorite movies and shows with children playing in water spraying from the neighborhood fire hydrant. If you are lucky like me, you have even been a part of this...