Obstruction of fire hydrants, particularly inconsiderate parking, could place the lives of you, your family and your neighbours at risk. In the event of fire, it can be paramount that firefighters have access to water supplies quickly. Reporting hydrant defectsĪny defects on hydrants, such as leakage or a damaged cover, can be reported to GMFRS's Water Team via the details below. In addition to marker plates, all hydrants are displayed on a computer in the cab of every GMFRS fire appliance so that the nearest hydrant can be located while the crew are on route to a fire call.Īny defects or queries, including missing hydrant marker plates, can be reported to GMFRS’s Water Team via the details below. The two numbers on the plate show the size of the water main and the approximate distance of the hydrant. They are usually fitted to an adjacent wall, street furniture or an old style concrete post. Missing or defective hydrant marker plates are replaced by our Hydrant Mechanics. We are able to undertake some minor repairs and maintenance in-house but any major work that involves dismantling the fire hydrant or turning off the domestic water supply has to be undertaken by the water company.
They are located in public footways or highways.Ĭurrently all our fire hydrants are inspected on an 18-month, three yearly or five yearly inspection programme to ensure that they are in a good state of repair. It is our responsibility to ensure that these hydrants are kept serviceable and available for use in the event of fire. (Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service) GMFRS have approximately 32,000 fire hydrants spread throughout the city-region. The Sesmas express their immense gratitude to the community for the support they have received during this difficult time.Fire hydrants are used by fire and rescue services to provide a water supply in the vicinity of a fire. Dana Sesma rushed downstairs and peered out of the kitchen window, only to find the entire side of the house already engulfed in flames.įortunately, everyone made it out safely, but the house and most of their possessions were irreparably lost.ĭespite the devastating loss, Natalie managed to salvage some precious items. Panic filled the air as the Sesma family worked together to evacuate. My first reaction was we have to get these girls out of the room," she said. "I bolted up because the alarm was very, very loud. With her sister and cousin by her side, Natalie reacted swiftly, motivated by the loud alarms. And then looked out the blinds, and all I could see was red," she recalled. "I opened my eyes as soon as I heard the fire alarms going off. Natalie Sesma, aged 19, was the first to witness the fire outside her bedroom window. Dana, the mother, immediately reached for her phone and called her daughter Natalie to inquire about the situation, initially thinking it might be a simple burnt popcorn mishap. Alarms blared, startling the family from their sleep.
We had all of these toys out for them," shared Dana Sesma.Īround midnight, chaos erupted. "We had a bunch of friends over, lots of kids. The Sesma family had only been living in their rental home for less than a month, having recently moved from San Diego, California. The tree was on fire right here," said Natalie Sesma. However, as night fell, their celebrations turned into a nightmare. They joyously spent the day with new friends and family, enjoying their new home and pool. LAS VEGAS (KTNV) - In Southern Highlands, the Sesma family experienced a special Fourth of July, marking their first celebration since relocating to the area.
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