In New York and many other states, parking in front of a fire hydrant is illegal. Blocking access makes it harder for ...

Feet-high mounds of snow aren't just an inconvenience for people who have cars parked along narrow streets, but also for crews responding to emergencies.

As firefighters battled the now nearly 16,000-acre Palisades Fire Tuesday, officials say the massive demand for water led to crews dealing with dozens of “dry” hydrants ...

If a fire hydrant is not cleared of snow, it can cause firefighters to lose valuable minutes when fighting a fire, says the ...