The hydrant colored Green indicates which flow range?

The hydrant colored Green indicates which flow range?

• A. Red
• B. Green
• C. Orange
• D. Light Blue

Answer: (B)

Color on a hydrant is a quick guide to how much water is available. In the common color scheme used by many fire departments, green hydrants indicate a flow of about 1000 to 1499 gallons per minute. This helps crews size hose lines and anticipate water supply needs on scene without delaying for tests. Red and orange generally point to lower flow ranges, while light blue isn’t tied to the same 1000–1499 gpm band in many systems and would indicate a different range in those places.