r/Firefighting ? אש Mar 09 '25

Photos In Washington DC

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Shame they left their windows open

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u/Resqguy911 Mar 09 '25

Failed hydraulics class?

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u/chindo Mar 09 '25 edited Mar 11 '25

Supposed to be negligible loss at the hydrant. Some of our hydrants don't even have steamer caps

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u/Resqguy911 Mar 09 '25

This particular hydrant is capable of greater than 5,000gpm. It would be shooting yourself in the foot to use the side outlet.

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u/Bitter_Bandicoot8067 Mar 09 '25

This particular hydrant is capable of greater than 5,000gpm.

Really?