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Fire hydrant markers not just decorative

The Hendersonville Fire Department is nearing completion of a program that will assist firefighters in identifying fire hydrants and their flow rates during emergency incidents. Firefighters installed color-coded reflective markers on hydrants within the city to increase visibility and identify the hydrants water flow rate.


The colors are in accordance with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 291: Recommended Practice for Fire Flow Testing and Marking of Hydrants. The standard identifies painting hydrants to indicate available fire flow for emergency services while the markers convey the same information in a cost effective, reflective and easily identifiable package.
“The hydrant markers will benefit firefighters by making the nearest hydrant to a fire scene easier to find in the dark, which could save time and energy in an emergency," Fire Chief Joseph Vindigni said.
The standard utilizes the color system is:
• Blue – 1500+ gallons per minute
• Green – 1000-1499 gallons per minute
• Orange – 500-999 gallons per minute
• Red - less than 500 gallons per minute