I've been a Firefighter/Paramedic for going on 11 years now, and I can tel you the WORST thing ever is annual hydrant testing. Every single year, EVERY hydrant must be tested to insure that they have the required water pressure they are suppose to. Hydrants come in four water pressure categories, and they must be checked consistently to ensure they are ready to go. To do this, the fire department must go out to every hydrant and flow water through them. Then, we use a meter to gauge how much water is flowing. This may not seem like a big deal, but just think about this: fire hydrants must be within 400-500 feet apart. That's a lot of hydrants, and each one gets checked every year. It's a lot of work. Trust me.
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