why are fire hydrants painted red?
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The two most common colours for fire hydrants are bright shades of red and yellow. These colours are used because they stand out, which makes hydrants easier to find in emergencies.
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The red, brown, and yellow colors so prevalent in southern UT result from the presence of oxidized iron–that is iron that has undergone a chemical reaction upon exposure to air or oxygenated water. The iron oxides released from this process form a coating on the surface of the rock or rock grains containing the iron.
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The fire hydrant can be purchased from the hobby shop south of the park for 1,800 simoleons, don't forget to get your own. An adult sim is needed for this.
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Today, the term “Thin Red Line” is a symbol used by fire departments to show respect for firefighters injured and killed in the line of duty. ... For firefighters, their friends, and family, The Thin Red Line Flag is full of meaning.
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Torii are originally white for sacredness, but are made red because… Red is the color of vitality and protection against evil! The red paint also contains mercury, which ensures that the gate can be preserved for a long period of time.
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Why are fire axes red? trucks are all red. ... The axes need to blend in with the fire, so the doors don't see the fire fighters coming. If they get the element of surprise, they can take down the doors more easily.
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For thousands of years Ulurus surface has been exposed to the water and oxygen in the air. This exposure has slowly decayed the minerals in the rock, causing them to oxidise. The result of this has been that the iron minerals found inside the arkose surface is rusting which ultimately led to its red colour.
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A little research suggests this is called a Water Salute. It's a ceremonial custom, celebrating the arrival or leaving of a particular vessel. The water is sprayed from the firefighting hoses on the tugs, and is sometimes coloured. ... Sometimes here in San Diego it celebrates the return of a ship from a long deployment.
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The danger signals are red because among all other colours, red colour is scattered the least by smoke or fog. This is primarily because wavelength of red colour is the largest.
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Wooden ships had to be protected from wood-eating worms, barnacles and seaweed, so the sailors covered the hull of their boats with copper paint to protect the vessel. It was the copper that added a red tint to the paint.
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It's much easier to see a hydrant when its above ground, also its easier to hook up fire hoses. ... They're not harder to connect to - just every fire truck carries a standard riser pipe to connect to them, rather than having a huge cast iron riser pipe permanently attached to every hydrant.
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Fire engines are equipped with hoses and water so that personnel can aggressively fight the fire. Fire Trucks are like the firefighter's tool box -- carrying ladders, rescue equipment and other tools to enable personnel to support firefighting activities.
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Red: No stopping, standing, or parking. ... Red is also used to designate fire lanes at schools or “No Parking” areas. Curb parking signs provide information that supplements curb markings.
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Traditionally, it means a whore house/prostitution. Some people do it because they think they are supporting firefighters, just as green bulbs became symbolic of support for the military a few years ago. The latest rumor is that anti-gun liberals are shining the red light to oppose guns.
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Today, the term “Thin Red Line” is a symbol used by fire departments to show respect for firefighters injured and killed in the line of duty. As firefighters are periled, they place their lives second to those they protect. ... For firefighters, their friends, and family, The Thin Red Line Flag is full of meaning.
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In a rural area, access to water might be limited. In the city, there is often a hydrant located within a block or two of every fire, and more often than not a 300- to 500-foot supply hoselay is adequate.
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The only factual reason is because that's the color that Blizzard chose to make them. WoW is fiction and as such all lore reasons cannot be factual reasons. Cause dark rangers had red eyes in Warcraft 3.