**BLOWN HYDRANT** FDNY Engine 22 Wrangles a Hydrant Shooting Water 40 feet in the air! CROWD CHEERS!

A nice Monday morning shower for the members of E22 as they shut off a hydrant that sheared off under pressure. Bystanders reported that a contractor was illegally tapping into the hydrant with a small garden hose and… well, the result was this. A massive torrent of water was reaching over 40 feet in the air and reaching as high as the 4th floor.

[@Chris76442]

The trees next to the hydrant don't need water for the next 10 years

[@DM-ct8gq]

They (trees) were so happy though! 😊

[@travelingdude33914]

😂😂

[@schqrr]

😂

[@dang48]

I can almost see them peeing on the dogs as the dogs are walking by from all that water.

[@ichoppabroccoli3670]

I guess the kids were all home staring at their devices. I would have been standing in that!😂

[@mohammedfalasten6980]

رجال الإطفاء ناس طيبون ويعملون بجد وإتقان احسنتم قمتم بعمل رائع رجال المهمات الصعبة 😢😢👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️❤️🌹🌹🌹🌹🇺🇲🇺🇸🇺🇲🇺🇸♥️♥️🇺🇲🇺🇸🙏🙏🙏🙏😢😢🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️🌹🌹🙏🙏✌️✌️👏👏👏👏👏👏👍💪💪

[@berlynreed4253]

Who's bright idea was it to not install a water shut off point for just such a problem?

[@JLange642]

What do you think they are trying to access. It is the hydrant shut off!😒

[@MARKE911]

What gets me is we get a busted hydrant we only get 1 person they got an entire crew OOS to shut that down. Ahh the NY life. Still they got the job done. They get to go back to Ststion and change into dry gear

[@dietcoke759]

Everyone wishes they had the manpower that FDNY has to spare

[@MARKE911]

@@dietcoke759 very true.

[@JoeTjoepJoep]

In the US their are other safety regulations i guess, in the Netherlands they would shut of the road, set a parameter around the location so the firemen can safely work. Here the traffic just continues driving closely to the fireman.

[@dportass]

and have a truck driver filming on phone while not paying attention driving by

[@mylo9753]

Me when your mom, uh, me and your mom, when your mom, me when you, when your mom

[@jackieraulerson2005]

We don’t pay firemen and cop’s enough.

[@michelod.i.y.5202]

I always thought it was 'righty tighty and lefty loosey' but not it this case

[@juliatrujillo5229]

Dios bendiga a todos los bomberos del mundo son lo máximo

[@kevinjohnston1592]

Someone prayed those trees would get watered.

[@elizabethiloveelohim137]

Fantastic work from real firemen who don't only put out fires, but also put out water

[@KbB-kz9qp]

Oh and if you don’t get your vaccine & boosters - You’re Fired! ??? WTF ???

[@yupalsoyup7382]

what's a fake fireman???

[@KbB-kz9qp]

@@marythomas1198 😀

[@mwnciboo]

Cut people out of vehicle wrecks, abseil down buildings when people get stuck on gantries, rescue people in floods, chemical spills, etc people stuck in tunnels / access ways or service areas / elevators etc. Fire is a very small part of what Firefighters do - they are professional rescuers.

[@OAleathaO]

@@justinepaula-robilliard That's all this video needed was for 2 guys dressed like Mario & Luigi to hop out of a plumber's van and say, "Hey! It's a me, Mario! We'll handle that!" lol

[@mysterymayhem7020]

Best part of the whole video is the end when 22 is driving off with the bunker gear on the back drying out.

[@MichaelLee-dt1iw]

This is an excellent example of what happens when you have the least amount of seniority in the Engine Company.

[@OwneyMadden430]

Yes sir !! Lol that’s exactly what I told my wife as we watch it , I gave 21 years on the job so I’m the senior FF in the house out of all 8 FFs and I’m on the Ladder Co. so I deff wouldnt EVER be doing this BS lol ,in between fires and meals I sleep the entire 24 hour shift 😂

[@MNDashcam]

@@OwneyMadden430 you definitely earned that sleep by putting up with s*** like this

[@mow4ncry]

That's just what I was going to post I bet the rookies have the honor of doing that LOL

[@clydefrog8711]

Reminds me of when I had to untangle and re-spool the 2 miles of 550 chord in the army haha

[@ellisjames7192]

Hell. that is what seniority is all about. You paid your dues so you do not have to do shit like this.

[@MrNick-]

I’m glad people cheered because they deserved it

[@billysandsbury7703]

In the mid 70s my ship was in dry dock in the Brooklyn Navy Yard for repairs One morning after getting off duty I was in a choke & puke getting breakfast talking to a few locals and they told me the following: If your lights don’t work the electric company might show up If the trash is overflowing sanitation might show up If your being robbed the police might show up But if you every need help with anything the FDNY is only a phone call away

[@OwneyMadden430]

Amen !! It’s still like that to this day brother, if u ever need help in NYC call #FDNY ☎️

[@TheRebelOne.]

Very true indeed!

[@Halakah7]

I was on the USS Valdez around the same time... Stationed out of Newport, RI...

[@Halakah7]

@@stamramadalenaconservadora7577 Sim, sou muito velho ... Bom nome de usuário, por falar nisso

[@MuffinManUSN]

Administration doing all it can to add another digit to that phone call though aren't they? If it ain't broke, Brandon ain't tried to fix it yet. And if he ain't trying yet, prolly cause he dropped his pocket somewhere again.

[@henkzaanstad2256]

RESPECT FOR THIS FIRE PEOPLE.. GREETINGS FROM THE NETHERLANDS

[@JoshuaMuse]

Now, imagine having to do that when it's freezing out. Forget that!

[@boediprasetya2850]

Buy WD40 rust penetran

[@salr362]

It’s Saturday morn. I’ve got a pile of things to do yet I’m sitting here watching fdny sort out a leak! Wtf, not to worry. Regards from N.Ireland.

[@vandenberghemichelle363]

Just one question : why the police doesn't stop traffic ? To let those people make the job safety ? These men are great and make a difficult job. Bravo messieurs !

[@itsantiagois]

As you saw they were safe at all times. One way street, second lane closed off to traffic. Stay positive.

[@vandenberghemichelle363]

Adorable. It is better to stop the all traffic in the street...don't forget cars could be in "aqua planning" so it is not necessary to add another accident. Don't you think ? Each time in France when something like that happen... the policemen do that.

[@itsantiagois]

@@vandenberghemichelle363 aquaplaning not possible in such a narrow street. You're questioning trained NYPD & NYFD tactics what are your credentials?

[@vandenberghemichelle363]

Adorable. For me is juste a question of security. Even the people on the opposite walkside In France when Firemen are called. The police is called in the same time in security. Even in a narrow street you can have aqua planning..because the water takes all the place it doesn't stop just on one side....sorry for my bad english. I don't use it every day... Je ne me permettrai pas de discréditer l'intervention des forces de sécurité en place...pour moi c'est une évidence de voir les SP et la police intervenir ensemble pour sécuriser les lieux. C'est tout...

[@itsantiagois]

@@vandenberghemichelle363 again, NYPD & NYFD had no casualties. Also, they train everyone worldwide. Be happy that all went well and live well!

[@Hideaway904]

I couldn't put out a lit match but, seems like someone ought to design an easier way to shut that off.

[@dozer1642]

Hydrants usually all have a shutoff located several feet away that have a cover. This cover wasn’t easy to open. This is why firefighters have to be good problem solvers and not get frustrated. I’m more surprised by the fact they didn’t control traffic in this street. I’m ten times more afraid of idiot drivers than I am of a broken hydrant.

[@MuffinManUSN]

Don't sell yourself short Bubba. Matches don't just burn themselves out.

[@SaltyNationalist]

Well.. Those guys won't need their shower when they get back to the station..😂😂😂😂

[@snowmanrainmaker]

Obviously these guys are worth their weight in gold to the people in which they serve!🤔

[@nicksancho5708]

Not to BLM😒

[@snowmanrainmaker]

@@nicksancho5708 whatever 1800waaaaaa

[@ChiliCheeseD0g]

"In which they serve"? Maybe they should get vaccinated to protect the people that they serve.

[@ChiliCheeseD0g]

@@nicksancho5708 Dumb comment. The FDNY doesn't shoot and kill their own citizens.

[@snowmanrainmaker]

@@ChiliCheeseD0g yeah a vaccination to protect them from ungrateful people that don't want to respect them for the hard-working job they actually do perform under duress!🤔

[@glennn7438]

That bunker gear won’t need to go in for a cleaning

[@grilnam9945]

Never any little Dutch boy’s around when you need them!

[@rupe53]

Gril ... Yeah, but that Dutch Boy would need a rather large finger!

[@BxCortez2050]

even if he was ..with all the Political correctness he's can't stick his finga in a ..... well you know .........

[@travelingdude33914]

😂😂😂😂 you win

[@landenpope9727]

And I thought I used a lot of water when I brush my teeth.

[@billysandsbury7703]

I raised 3 teenagers That’s about how much water they used showering

[@randomvideosbymark8095]

The trees on both sides of the fountain are saying "BEST DAY EVER!!!!"🌳🎃👍

[@dcentral]

Damn, they’re lucky it’s not February in blizzard conditions lol.

[@Synth256]

Agreed! I was also thinking it was too bad it didn't happen during the worst of the summer heat.

[@nancanator2182]

OMG the two firemen may not need to take a shower for two days! Job well done.

[@GaryBary06]

@@nancanator2182 two days? Jeez. I only shower once a week

[@studinthemaking]

Good pressure on that line. That for sure.

[@KD0LRG]

Probi here are the tools and remember this isn't the academy where everything is perfect. Good luck and don't get the lieutenant wet.

[@BxCortez2050]

I bet that cool water felt great with all that gear on ..BIG RESPECT TO ALL FIREMEN

[@veramae4098]

There used to be stories of neighborhoods turning on the water hydrants in hot summers for kids (and probably adults) to play in. No more. Maybe they've been redesigned to make that harder.

[@Bogieking78]

If this had been in the middle of the summer there would be a ton of kids under it enjoying themselves lol.

[@johnsmith-wd5sq]

Adults too!

[@AjWard-nh5tp]

Thank God the fire department knows how to do the water departments job

[@HowardFBeale-ql6gk]

I dont think the water company could handle the pressure. See what i did there.....made a stupid joke.😜

[@FromThePrairies]

Would have had it done in less than 5. We don’t start by pounding the valve cover in further with the back of an axe. We just pop it off with a pocketknife or a screwdriver. We do, however stand back and let firemen put out fires, while drinking coffee and enjoying the show.

[@marklevesque9634]

You guys are amazing, thank you so much for your dedication ❤️🇺🇲❤️

[@duenge]

And the custodian of 435 E. 90th Street is really pissed....

[@steve1978ger]

Wouldn't have expected for it to close counter-clockwise?!

[@stbu9709]

Working in the power industry with very high pressure feedwater and steam systems, I found that bizarre as well. We teach apprentices and newbys: righty tighty/lefty loosy. Righty is clockwise to close!

[@MARKE911]

We got both OL & OR hydrants and valves in our system. You have to pay very close attention to each valve and what FD District you are in to know. Goofy as hell but each City had their own way. We can't go and change out 100K valves just have to have a very detailed GIS map

[@WetCoaster]

We have valves operating in both directions. They are differentiated by the nut size, 1 1/4" and 2" . Funny to see a compression hydrant do that. There must be more to this story. Bollards were not touched. Maybe a vehicle down the sidewalk or.......??

[@jimmy8653]

@@WetCoaster usually has to be impact of some sort for it to release that much pressure

[@mead6754]

Watermains close anticlockwise throughout the western world

[@russells.3864]

God bless those firemen, for stopping that hydrant. Thank goodness this didn't happen, in the winter time.

[@crystalgaming12]

Dude, so tru, that would’ve been horrid for the firefighters

[@crystalgaming12]

It could’ve been shooting out tiny shards of ice

[@sparky3869]

I guess that hydrant does not have a break away valve, like most hydrants

[@tdwz1652]

its does and it broke like should, but for whatever reason the main valve and rod came unthreaded from the boot of the hydrant you can see it laying in the garden

[@chrismorris6982]

Sometimes when they break they break below the check valve. Proper compaction and thick concrete pad doweled into the sidewalk and it won’t break below check valve like that but at the break off point below the hydrant. I noticed that in the city I work for.

[@sparky3869]

@@chrismorris6982 thanks

[@fissile1]

Where's the friggen water department. Are firemen the only people who work in NY anymore.

[@joshw1687]

Itd take them all day to get there. They aren't capable of running red lights like like fdny can to an emergency

[@beths4934]

You guessed it Firefighters Never quit!

[@joegilly1523]

@@beths4934 Fact Beth,Fact. Have a great day.

[@johnl.8616]

Closing that water valve was the coolest job in the city that day.

[@Manvillebrady]

I joined the FVFD as a 40-year old rookie and one of the first calls was to a house that encountered a burst pipe where the water service entered the basement wall, just before the meter. The basement was filling up quicker than we could pump it out & the water department was an hour out. There was a hand-hole curb box in the middle of the paved driveway that housed the main shut off. The valve-operator was covered in gravel & mud that prevented it being able to turn off with the curb wrench. I asked one of the firemen if they had a shop vac at the nearby station, suggesting we could suck the debris out from around the valve to gain access. They all looked at me like I was out of my mind before finally getting on the radio and requesting the vac. I had the water turned off within minutes. It’s hard getting respect/support from some of these volunteer small town lunk-head heroes as a rookie. I lasted 3 1/2-years there. The stories I could tell ! They’re definitely an asset to the community but, oh-boy. Kudos to the professionals.

[@craigcooknf]

Where I live, it's all glacial till with hard slate clay. To dig a post hole, you need an impact drill with the biggest old bit you can find, your hands, and ...... a SHOP VAC!!!!!!

[@tmilesffl]

Not seeing any circumstance where the water department would be an hour out.

[@tayl0r612]

Today is your lucky day, the post 2 above yours just described a circumstance where the water department was an hour out. Now you can end your search

[@willhefner]

Back in the 80' this use to be our pool, water slide, etc..all you need was a empty can of Goya beans or Campbell soup can..🤣 welcome to nyc

[@doralevitt2879]

Never mind the 80's- we used to do it in the 60's- 70's! 😂

[@pbase36]

Fun times until those water restriction caps hit the hydrants...

[@willhefner]

@@pbase36 haaaa true but we alwsys had the tool 🔧🤣

[@lindaarbogast6499]

Wow that’s one wet job! Loved the crowd cheering when the firefighters got the water under control.

[@rolandmenero6490]

Every kid in the neighborhood would have been out there 50 years ago.

[@rogerengle1630]

After working for the water department for 32 years I've been through this several times and with small towns it's normally the water department that has to deal with this and not the fire department. The local volunteer fire departments do not have the training to operate a fire hydrant properly it seems and most of the Damage Done to fire hydrants are by Volunteer Fire Fighters who don't understand how fire hydrants operate. If you notice there is an out of service tag on the 4 and 1/2 and the hydrant was previously nailed and broken and should have been shut off at the main valve in the first place. But yeah professional firefighters usually always get the shit end of the stick but always do a great job no matter what.

[@wendywhite2642]

What a perfect observation Roger thank you!

[@dwightholmes8660]

Right...that's why you don't send Public Works to put out a fire , call the right department , they have the tools and experience.

[@MuffinManUSN]

Thanks for the break down sir. Helping us all get smarter every day. We ought to build back better with more knowledge like you got. Thenaybe we get somewhere.

[@blaydCA]

Another observation: the street valve was NEVER touched in eons when they couldn't dismount the the valve stem cover, and evidently the entire valve stem casing was full of debris that didn't allow quick placement of the valve wrench.

[@HerpDerpNV]

" always do a great job no matter what." this is 100% not my experience. LMAO

[@khristinafowler8323]

“Grab the mole” “The what?!” “A mall” He has a very heavy NY accent. Even his colleagues didn’t know what he was saying. Lol Thanks guys for always being on call when ppl need you guys most.

[@7MPhonemicEnglish]

Yeah, accents that change vowel sounds to an entirely different vowel sound cross the line. Wait 'til you spend 20 minutes listening to Bostonian talking about ”Stacks & Bands” before realizing that he means 'Stocks & Bonds'.

[@armandogonzales9304]

"Maul"

[@travelingdude33914]

The what 😂😂😂

[@schqrr]

😂

[@NicMG]

That is some insane water pressure

[@BarbaraMerryGeng]

BRAVO ENGINE 22 I’ve never seen anything like this !! Amazing fortitude 🚨💪🏼💪🏼❤️🤍

[@deanna1589]

I think it would be hard to see with all that water falling on them.

[@anthonystrefwick2209]

This must be one of the most irksome and awkward jobs there can be. Without the water then no doubt immediately done.WHO snapped that hydrant shaft as well then ran off?

[@lyleslaton3086]

That's what training gets you. Someone who knows what they are doing. Living in rural Kentucky, I doubt you could find one person in my county who would know how to turn one off.

[@marcabshire4792]

That was a mess. Good job FDNY. Bunker gear is nice and clean

[@Flight-of-Life]

This looks a perfect time to teach the rookie on how to shut off a damaged hydrant...

[@joegilly1523]

They should have charged that large truck $20.00 for the drive thru wash it got. Great Job as always GO FDNY . I’m a Syracuse guy and hats off to them.

[@derekfarley5899]

It's interesting to see the crossover in municipal services. Here, the FD wouldn't have responded at all. Public works, water dept., like a utilities issue.

[@AaaaandYerDhem]

It's a shame that people like this are getting fired all over our country

[@MuffinManUSN]

Amen to that. Freaking tragedy that we are getting any closer to their arbitrary dates and not smoking put the city officials that are still pursuing it. Gotta keep up the pressure or they will bleed the country to extinction. Unrestricted Warfare. Look it up, if you don't think this is what we are dealing with I'm down to debate. I'm sure you agree once you poke at it, but other folks. Bahhhhhhh

[@lolocabono]

They are choosing to get fired

[@MuffinManUSN]

@@lolocabono so when you are trapped in a burning building because not enough good firefighters left to get to you in time I assume you have also chosen to be burned as well.

[@moemanley2579]

Wife of a first responder here in SE Texas where we've been hit by harvey, imelda, laura, just to name a few in the last 4 years, we just buried 3 friends, all in the same family, including a 21 year old and a 30 something year old, both unvaxxed firefighters. They cost the lives of others at high risk in their family over bs politics. Not only does it make it harder for those vaxxed, we don't want to lose friends that battled hurricanes and floods that helped rescue loved ones etc. We've lost 3 leos on a small force of less than 21 and had 1 more permanently disabled after coming off ECMO due to covid. Here it's not a choice, even deep in Trump country. You MUST be vaccinated, you must also still keep up other LONG required vaccines required by TDH. Months ago mass hiring took place in anticipation of antivaxxers here refusing to comply to stay employeed because there's no room for that kind of arrogance PERIOD. The Medical center in Houston, the largest of it's kind in the world with over 80 hospitals and medical offices in a square mile set precedence as well. IF you work in a hospital or answer 911 calls as a leo, a ff, or a medic, politics have no place on the job. NONE. You follow the rules or take your selfish butt home. The US military is required to be vaxxed...you don't hear them crying and running home to mama. My husband had covid patients last February he transported before ppe protocols went into effect, before we knew it was here, I ended up in ICU 10 days later and almost died from this nasty virus. I have sacrificed everything as a spouse through this hell including almost my own life. There IS NO EXCUSE at this point, none, to not be vaccinated, safe, and doing your job and answering the call to help others. The minute they thought of themselves first made them a liability to themselves, their families, and sadly and most of all their peers. There's no room for that in saving lives. NONE!!! They've shown their true colors and their peers aren't happy...they haven't been for a long time. They won't lose sleep over them not coming back. A local sheriff had to resort to punishing men after they whined and refused to comply, why? Because he lost over 18% of his force in 6 months!! We had the highest TRA covid rate in the entire state of Texas for months as Delta spiked. Prison transports to UTMB in Galveston were nonstop, the ferries constantly carrying ambulances, 12+ a day at one point. Now with SARS CoV2 Omicron having 10 spike mutations versus the only 2 Delta had there's real concern about the future. They can't handle going through that fear and exhaustion again. Helll no.

[@parabolicstreetutuber597]

This not about fighting intense fire it's about fighting intense water

[@rupe53]

What I want to know is how the hydrant got broken with those bollards in the way.

[@samward7633]

I know your comment was a year ago, but I'll quickly explain it. The description explained that a contractor was using the hydrant to use a garden hose. A hose that small with the amount of pressure those hydrants can provide, means that the extra pressure had to come out of somewhere. In this case, the weakest part was the bottom of the hydrant (Could be due to multiple things including rust, bad seals, or just loose connections) so the hydrant sheared off once the pressure started coming out of the bottom of the hydrant.

[@rupe53]

@@samward7633 ... I spent 20 years in the fire service, so I know a thing or two about hydrants and their inner workings. The pressure remains roughly the same, regardless of being turned off or using any size hose. The pressure (when off) is not within the hydrant normally, but contained in the water main, some 6 feet down, because that's where the valve is located in northern climates. (we have frost issues) Spewing water like this only happens in movies that were shot in warm areas like California where the valve may be located higher. (they don't have frost issues) Hydrants are also fairly watertight so even if it was left on (valve open) with all the caps in place it won't leak. OTOH, it will be full of water under pressure. This answers part of the question. What remains is how the hydrant got damaged to the point of being broken off, without someone damaging those bollards. The water pressure alone will not do that.

[@joeyboost50]

I hope they took everything out of their pockets first. Was the valve opposite-thread?

[@drone521]

Having been a water department employee for 39 years...yes, that was an open right valve.....the system I worked in had around 20,000 valves with open right as the standard. Our hydrants were also open right. However, being a large county authority, different systems we acquired had open left standard!!! A great case for accurate record keeping!!!! The two different standards came about because of jealousy and rivalry.... "thats my shit, and you are not touching it "

[@drone521]

Same as different nozzle threads on hydrants

[@joeyboost50]

@@drone521 I had a feeling. Thanks

[@mro4440]

Workin' at the Car Wash YEAH!!

[@Synth256]

And there we have it: proof that firefighters are part duck! Part gorilla, too. That must have been a LOT of water pressure they were wrangling, there! Good job, FDNY. You're the best.

[@TicTac-g7m]

Pressure, nah. Drentch, yes.

[@tomf3150]

Less than 2 bar.

[@demonicangel2207]

@@tomf3150 definitely more than 2 bars.

[@chadmcmillan1907]

I don't know why but watching this was very nostalgic to me. It was crazy to see and really heartwarming to see the bystanders give them a round of cheers. Thanks for sharing

[@pete5137]

Exercise those valves once in a while and that won't happen .

[@d.faulkner8210]

That was a hydrant failure not the shut off valve,

[@wheatruzo5671]

That shows a skill set right there as he was pounding the ground it was wet he had large gloves on and he handled that too like a professional much respect

[@АлексД555]

Отличный душ,справились хорошо!🖐👍

[@ronstrulic4388]

Let me guess. That's the probie doing all the work. 😁🤣

[@oswaldoaraujoteixeirateixeira]

Parabéns aos BOMBEIROS 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@stevegibson2255]

The only thing those guys had in their favour is that it wasn't snowing. Great work guys

[@firecodex]

Молодцы, парни!

[@stevewhite3635]

Wow, old faithful is not only in Yellowstone Park but also in downtown New York. Great job to the fire fighters.

[@DevinFDNY]

This would be a dream call on a hot 96 degree nyc summer day

[@JT-py7ze]

God bless firemen. Last breed of real men.

[@taurussho86]

God dam that was such a stupid saying. Last breed, like they're the last men to live. Jesus you need help Hopefully you're not a male yourself.

[@HowardFBeale-ql6gk]

We are still around here in rural central Mississippi.😉

[@HowardFBeale-ql6gk]

And KZbin deleted my description of what a real man is. I broke none of KZbin's marxist rules, but they just cant have a description of a real man on their platform. Guess its racist or something....who knows.

[@HowardFBeale-ql6gk]

@Ostentatious Otters lying about what? The fact that they are going to lose their jobs because they refuse to take a medical procedure they dont need?

[@HowardFBeale-ql6gk]

@Ostentatious Otters can you not stick to one topic or are you just trying to lib up the conversation? I mean avoid...

[@edithnogueira7899]

In front of the fire hydrant as well as along the street and at each intersection is supposed to be numerous water valve for the water main pipe feeding the fire hydrant. Just turning off one of the water valve will be making easy to solve the FH issue.

[@davidsuperdavelarson6174]

Edith in a small town maybe but turning off water like that in large commercial areas creates a lot of issues. As that hydrant is flowing it's not backflowing any contaminated water into the system which makes for brown water and people hate brown water coming out the taps.

[@maryjane-rx4sq]

Great work by FDNY but why didn't PD or the city stop traffic. It was unnecessary to put the fireman in danger.

[@bobainsworth5057]

What the heck, the valve turns backwards just like the electric bulbs in the subway used to do. At least they had a reason , you can't use a bulb that screws in backwards. Funny thing . Nice job , no smoke and you guys don't need a shower now.

[@rogerengle1630]

Some valves are open right but most of them are open left I guess it all depends on what your system looks like you can have it either way but it's always good to have just one direction so you don't have to mark the hydrant valve that open right plus it gets confusing when you're exercising your valves

[@tbo2341]

Looks like everybody gets a free car wash

[@tonyrowland9216]

You just know those two proby firefighters are thinking thank god it’s not December!

[@danb2122]

Fun stuff! Much admiration to all those who serve our communities. God Bless

[@rock_lover]

Now thats water pressure! Holy cow!

[@vajra8844]

True heroes of our nation. God bless you all.

[@talleyz]

Poor dudes got Peter North'd by that hydrant.

[@rick3747]

Someone watches too much porn.

[@jonros5854]

That's one thing in NYC everybody's casual no big deal just another day in the city.⛲🚒👍

[@josefinematildehansenvonki2384]

I like that their jackets was hanging from the back of the truck😂😂😂😂 I would say these two (soaked) firefigthers was ready as ever to figth fires!👍👍👍👍

[@malcolmcossar6447]

Great Work as usual by the FDNY! Nice Footage and Coverage!

[@AffordBindEquipment]

The city puts fountains in the stupidest places.

[@mikemissel7785]

As a Los Angles City firefighter we do these everyday it is fun trying to find the shut valve in the street with water poring down on you.

[@MichaelLee-dt1iw]

Yeah sure. When it’s 85 degrees and Sunny all year. Try it when it is 30 degrees and snowing. Now that’s a party. FDNY - NYC’s Coldest!

[@whydahell3816]

My best bud works a Fierra fire truck manufacturer in Denham Springs Louisiana. It's a cool process to see them built.

[@mariadapenhahorsthleal2070]

ESSES DOIS TRABALHADORES PRECISAM DE FOLGA NO MÍNIMO TRÊS DIAS.

[@joaquimrodrigues8382]

KKKK TBEM ACHO , ESTAM NUM ANIMO PRA CONSERTAR .

[@postminchoppa]

Meanwhile the utilities guy is sitting in his truck wondering if hes now a firefighter

[@WhiteNoise493]

"Get in there rookie!"

[@camohunter1983]

"Honey I got the car and the truck washed like u asked me to"

[@jamesa.rodriguez8598]

Bravo! The raising of valve covers to road surface grade, and regular valve well maintenance (removal of debris from top of valve stem) would expedite the process of open or in this case, close the hydrant valve. What if this had occurred during an emergency in the middle of winter? Keep up the great work FDNY

[@Veronicat-of4nz]

But they have big fire trucks, hoses and helmets and great barbecue at the fire station.

[@Letnyaya_Lyubov]

В России бы сразу отключили бы источник водопровода на пол города,а ремонтом занимались бы службы водоканала.

[@gr33nshoes]

This why we have separate shut off valves located at least 10 feet away from the hydrants where I live.

[@tombo552001]

That's when new ones are installed, but don't you think everyone should experience turning one off

[@stevegiu4232]

So was this

[@HarborLockRoad]

Idk how that can happen because i work for my city dpw...the hydrants are designed to break away if hit , the valve is 6ft below ground below frost level and the shaft is also designed to snap off without opening the valve....the hydrants in places where we have cold winters are all designed to snap and not open....only places where theres no real winter have above ground pressurized hydrants that are always full of water.....ours have to be pressurized first as the water is below the frost line underground and isolated via valves.

Mis respetos para estos héroes saludos desde México les deseo lo mejor siempre

[@mtnviper1963]

City workers too lazy to add a riser to the curb stop, when they re-paved the street.

[@EricWhiteTheGamer]

Imagine the irony if the tree or one of the buildings went up in flames.

[@matthewwhitted9179]

Looks like the neighboring City Tree got a good Drink before the Winter ❄️❄️❄️

[@geraldfichtner1915]

the seat ring unscrewed the plunger and lower rod was forced out due pressure if the seat ring had been screwed in properly water pressure would have kept that plunger sealed Good wet shut down ! imagine if that were below zero and that water froze after it landed you wouldn't get near it and they would have had to shut down Gate valves for blocks in all directions it's a good thing FDNY carry Gate wrenches Do they also carry service sidewalk keys for water service and a key for Gas service ?

[@somewhereabanana6536]

Fdny doesn’t bother with keys…… K12 capital of the world

[@chuckprice4541]

Or it blew out the threads on the body which means major work.

[@MariaMaria-dw1sn]

@bart Simpson I presume FDNY is not responsible for the disconnected hydrant itself. I would have though they'd have moved it at least.