Some do not include the additional hand wheel in the standpipe bag because they can use the 18-inch pipe wrench that is in the bag to operate the standpipe valve when the hand wheel is either ...

When using standpipe valves during a fire attack, it doesn’t matter if the valves are in a four-story building or a 40-story building; multiple factors and issues can hamper our operations if we ...

To minimize the chances of breaking off a stem when I encounter a stuck standpipe wheel, I like to go through a standardized progression. Before attempting to open the standpipe, the gate valve ...

When using a standpipe system, problems can be encountered—a closed valve, a frozen or hard-to-open or missing valve wheel, debris in the system or a defective FDC.

Vandals entered the concourse area, the main open-air walkway, and opened a standpipe valve that is used for fire emergencies, Chief Bob Tharp said.

A Tobin Bridge repair project was ordered stopped after fire officials discovered contractors were doing painting and repairs on the bridge without a functioning fire system.

Well, now we have a drone with arms—that can fly and turn a valve wheel mid-air. Above is the video, and here’s the paper’s title and abstract (flip to 1:00 in the video to see the really ...

Standpipe valve in the closed position. The design of the building limited firefighter access to the structure, Corrigan said, and the sheer size also hampered firefighter efforts.