What is it like being a fire hydrant mechanic? | 50 Years of GMFRS

As part of our 50th anniversary we're sharing a series of videos that will take you on a journey behind the scenes of our service. In this video, Richard talks through the importance of maintaining fire hydrants and how the service keeps the community safe.

[@ged3680]

Thank you for what you do Sir.

[@will104107]

Wow thats strange, what do they hide the hydrants in the ground under plates and then have to attach a pipe? That seems like a to of extra time required to set up a water source when seconds matter rather than a raised hydrant.

[@Solar_00]

It takes about the same time. They are often done very quickly and they are underground as a lot of paths in the UK are small or are not suitable for above ground hydrants.

[@linx7130]

yea it is very weird but I bet they don't have to deal with some idiot running over the hydrant😂

[@Solar_00]

@@linx7130 No we just have idiots crashing into other people or into trees

[@d.s.151]

Lol paths are barely wide enough for two people to walk past each other without a great big post sticking out of the grind blocking the way that might be used once in its lifetime. Don't be so daft.

[@TheSimmr001]

freezing is a factor. another is vandalism. putting a hydrant above ground makes it a target. no rusting up either on parts if the fire service keep them maintained at the station.