Fire Hydrant Information & History | 1 Minute of Information

A fire hydrant is something you see on every street in NYC-in fact, you'll see them every 250 to 500 feet. You may have noticed there are two or three for every city block, and it's no accident. New York City is one of the most fire-protected cities in the nation because, well, we have a lot to protect. Most folks take fire hydrants for granted. But for much of the history of NYC fire hydrants did not even exist. Get 1 minute of great fire hydrant information and learn about the history of fire hydrants.
Fire hydrants are something you see on every street in NYC-in fact, you'll see them every 250 to 500 feet. You may have noticed there are two or three for every city block, and it's no accident. New York City is one of the most fire-protected cities in the nation because, well, we have a lot to protect.
Thomas Jefferson Hires a Cannon Maker | A fire hydrant "Fun Fact"
A cannon maker, Henry Foxall, invented the essential fire hydrant design.
Thomas Jefferson hired Mr. Foxall.
In 1802, Thomas Jefferson hired a cannon maker, Henry Foxall, to introduce the first cast-iron fire hydrants. Why a cannon maker for fire hydrants? Cannon makers are very good at casting even, durable, and explosion-resistant pipes - because that's what a good cannon is. Mr. Foxall established a foundry near Washington, D.C., and received a commission from the City of Philadelphia to create cast-iron fire hydrants, alongside his numerous defense contracts for manufacturing actual cannons.
By 1812, Philadelphia had hundreds of cast-iron
This hydrant placement ensures that close-set houses and tall buildings are at the least possible risk if a fire breaks out. Firefighters can tackle large fires from various angles and extinguish small local fires before they spread to nearby buildings.
But where do these oh-so-familiar hydrants come from, and what did people use before the fire hydrant was invented? You might find it surprising that the fire hydrant's history closely intertwines with our nation's history.
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