At long last, Rio Verde Foothills has an operating standpipe — and the desert community's water crisis has come to a close.

EPCOR Utilities will open its newly constructed water filling station, a permanent water solution for the Rio Verde Foothills ...

Standpipe operations are some of the rarest operations for many firefighters. Yet, standpipe systems can be found in just about every fire department’s jurisdiction. Success during a standpipe ...

USING thermal imaging cameras in addition to water from standpipes, firefighters extinguished a fire in a power-generating turbine that was protected by a sprinkler. Constructed of steel framing with ...

Standpipes are a critical tool that require preplanning on first responding apparatus in order to be used effectively. The initial approval process for these systems is critical and the fire ...

THIS article is intended to provide a brief overview of water supplies for fire protection and standpipe systems. It is not a code compliance article. For detailed requirements, check with your local ...

The oldest fall festival in Anderson County ― the Belton Standpipe Heritage and Arts Festival ― will take place on Saturday, Oct. 7 from 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. "This year's festival is significant ...

At the heart of every engine company operation is the hoseline. The primary mission of the engine company is to stretch and advance the hoseline into position and launch an attack on the fire. In most ...

BELTON, Texas (KWTX) - The Belton standpipe received renovations in preparation for the new park planned to be constructed around it by the end of 2024. City officials said the city of Belton had been ...

The standpipe water tower on West Avenue I in Belton is the first property the city has designated as a local historic landmark. Built in 1914, and no longer in use, the tower once was a crucial ...