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A fire hydrant for the 21st century: Detours episode 5 debuts Wednesday
A New York fireman invents a safer, smarter, and sturdier hydrant
A New York fireman invents a safer, smarter, and sturdier hydrant
The lowly fire hydrant remains an essential lifeline for fire fighters, but there haven’t been significant changes to its design in the past few decades. One retired New York City firefighter designed a new hydrant that could last longer and break down less frequently.
Tune in Wednesday for the full episode.
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