The hydrant beams with pride. People often inquire about why hydrants are painted different colors. Although hydrants are listed on fire department maps, yellow paint enables them to stand out. The amount of water a hydrant can produce determines the color of the hydrant's bonnet and discharge caps. We've all seen them in the roadway.
Blue dots are actually street reflectors that signify that a hydrant is standing guard nearby.
The next time you pass by one of your neighborhood hydrants, size it up. If the hydrant is in front of your home and you can keep the vegetation from overtaking it-great. It's important to have at least 3 feet of clearance maintained around the hydrant. Firefighters need this space to be able to connect hoses from different outlets on the hydrant. It's also important that people do not park in front of hydrants.