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Worcester officials decline citywide hydrant pole‑attachments, direct water department to study reflectors and upkeep
Summary
The Public Safety Committee heard results of earlier hydrant pole‑attachment pilots, including operational and maintenance concerns, was told a full citywide installation could cost about $250,000, and directed the Water Department to review painting and reflective markers to improve hydrant visibility.
The City of Worcester Public Safety Committee discussed the feasibility of installing pole‑attachment markers on fire hydrants and decided not to move forward with a full citywide installation after hearing staff concerns about operational interference, vandalism and cost.
Fire Chief Martin Dyer told the committee that a pilot years earlier tested pole attachments but that “they do tend to get in the way when you're actually trying to take the hydrant.” He added that modern incident response uses an electronic hydrant layer on department iPads, which helps crews…
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