Answer (1 of 7): There are two totally different answers to this question: 1. Firemen open fire hydrants (mostly in spring) to flush them and their feed pipes out. 2. 1. During long periods of idleness, the mechanical parts can “freeze” and they need to work smoothly in …
The Department of Environmental Protections reminds New Yorkers that it’s technically illegal–unless you have a city-approved spray cap. And these are easy to get! Spray caps can be obtained legally by an adult at your local firehouse. A firefighter will even come to your block’s fire hydrant (there in New York) and open it for you.
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Reference:
https://www.usfa.fema.gov/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fire_extinguisher