A fire department has had to remind residents that hydrants should not be painted for decorative purposes. The reminder follows a number of incidents in Portland (Oregon) where hydrants have been “beautified” by residents – in one case painted silver purple – and thus covering up the hydrant’s colour-coding system.
“The Fire Department depends upon well maintained fire hydrants to fight fires, and we certainly appreciate the help we receive from members of the community to keep the hydrants clear during the winter,” stated Captain David Jackson of the Rosemont Station.
“While it might be tempting to paint a fire hydrant in your neighborhood, Portland residents need to understand that the fire department depends upon the information conveyed to them through the color coding system, so that we can make the best decisions possible when fighting a fire.”
Hydrants are colour coded according to waterflow and hydrant ownership, e.g. yellow colour denotes Portland Water District ownership. Hydrants are also painted with reflective paint so they can be easily seen by fire crews.
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