Fire Hydrant Exercise: Boost Your Glutes and Core Strength! – Fitness Volt

If you’re out shoveling, take a moment to clear the fire hydrant near your home so it is free of snow and ice. Clearing a full perimeter around the hydrant helps firefighters access it quickly, work safely, and keep tools from getting lost in the snow when seconds matter. When a hydrant looks like this… it’s perfect. 😉 Thanks for helping keep Fishers safe! | Fishers Fire Department

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I talk a lot about "pumping the hydrant" because I was brought up to do it in the PG/DCFD area and because I have repeatedly seen it pay off on the fireground. It is essentially remnants of the old school "wagon & pumper" 2-piece engine company, but it still has ample benefits today. The primary benefits are: 💧 The ability to increase pressure/GPM to the attack engine if necessary. You can often increase your flow by 50% or more. How much, specifically, is dependent on your water system. 🚒 It