A device used by firefighters to obtain water from the main. It consists of a barrel, connections for hose and a valve assembly. There are two common types, wet barrel and dry barrel. Hydrants designed to reduce water theft are called custodial hydrants
A fire hydrant is a pipe in the street from which fire fighters can obtain water for putting out a fire. An upright pipe with a nozzle or spout for drawing water from a water main. Also called fireplug