Most fire hydrants have two 2.5 inch hose connection outlets with 7.5 threads per inch (TPI) and one 4.5 inch-pumper connection outlet with 4 threads per inch.

Designed to attach instantly to threaded hydrants, hoses, and water transfer systems, Hy-Conn fittings eliminate delays in firefighting, industrial operations, military bases, and municipalities across the globe.

Applicant is required to position the fire hydrant connection hose outside the path of vehicular traffic or other hazardous situations. Applicant is responsible for protecting the fire hydrant from freezing …

The A-467 fits the 6” regular design R.D. Wood-Mathews Fire Hydrant having barrel thread dimensions of 8.875” O.D. x 4 TPI (threads per inch).

NFPA 13R, 13 and NFPA 14 differ slightly in how they each address requirements of the fire department connection. Below is a summary of requirements from the 2002-2019 editions of NFPA 13 and 13R, …

Jun 25, 2025 · Connecting a fire hose to a hydrant is a critical step in firefighting operations. A proper connection ensures a steady supply of water pressure, which is essential for effective firefighting. In …

This video demonstrates connecting to a hydrant per the Bureau of Fire Standards and Training Performance Objective manual 2024.

Nov 9, 2017 · We’ll look at the history of threads used in fire protection, learn what standards prevail today, and show you what solutions are available if your fire department connection threads don’t fit …

Jan 12, 2024 · Fire hydrants provide firefighters with a connection to the municipal water system for extinguishing fires. There is no minimum capacity for an individual fire hydrant, but there are …

Feb 23, 2021 · To access a fire hydrant’s valve covers, the firefighters will use what’s known as a hydrant wrench. With the covers off, the fire department connects their hoses to the fire hydrant valves.