Whether you hang your hat in the city or somewhere in the not-so-distant suburbs, a well-situated fire hydrant may be the difference between the loss of life or property and the salvage of both.

The PSA reads, “The FDNY is urging New Yorkers to never block fire hydrants with parked cars. It is illegal to park within 15 feet of a fire hydrant. Every second matters in an emergency ...

The New York City Fire ... "never block fire hydrants" after firefighters responding to a deadly 3-alarm fire in the Bronx encountered a vehicle parked in front of the nearest fire hydrant.

More than 700 blocks across New Orleans have fire ... flow either by tapping into any well-functioning hydrant is within 1,000 feet of the fire, or by combining the flow of multiple hydrants.

“There was a vehicle blocking a fire hydrant, slowing down the fire apparatus’ ability to connect to the hydrant,” Daughtry said. “We’re asking all New Yorkers to please be mindfu ...

I hope this significant fine sends a clear message to New Yorkers: don't block a fire hydrant," a statement by New York City Fire Commissioner Robert Tucker said. The fire, caused by a space ...