Hydrants of PTFD

The original article can be obtained from the January 1998 issue of the "Pennsylvania Fireman" magazine.

"In the transmission of the heavenly waters, every hose fits every hydrant."
--- Ralph Waldo Emerson

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In our county we had 4 different hydrant thread designs and occasionally a hydrant with another department's thread would be installed where is should not be. Being a rapidly growing township it became difficult to keep up with the inspection of the new hydrant installations and at times found hydrants in our fire district with other departments thread design making it impossible for us to use. All the fire departments in Erie County knew this was a problem and so in the fall of 1997 a meeting was conducted to eliminate the problem.

Attending the meeting were area fire department representatives and the supervisor of the Erie County Water Department. It was decided that since all departments now use large diameter supply hose (LDH) that a 5" STORZ insert would be the new standard for all new installations throughout Erie County. In addition all replacements and upgrades would be fitted with the new insert as funding became available.

At this time 100's of hydrants throughout Erie County are now user friendly. Mutual Aid has been improved and the purchasing and installation of hydrants by the water department has been simplified due to the cooperation of all involved in this project.

 

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Residents of Perkins Township! Adopt a Hydrant

To become a member of the Adopt a Hydrant program in Perkins Township all you need to do is to keep the area around the hydrant clean and free from weeds, snow and any obstruction that my hinder the fire department from connecting to it in the event of an emergency. By participating in this project you are helping to protect yourself and your neighbors from the ravages of fire. The protection of property depends on a well maintained water supply system so if you find a problem in your neighborhood, please contact the Perkins Township Fire Department or the Erie County Water Department on Columbus Avenue.

For additional information contact Dave Moyer, Erie County Water Department at (419) 627-7666 or the Perkins Township Fire Department at (419) 626-1334. 

 

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