Rockford Fire Hydrant Flow Program ROCKFORD (WREX) — Fire hydrants will be tested for fire flow starting next week. The annual fire flow testing program will begin Monday, October 31st.

If you've ever seen a fire hydrant being flushed by firefighters, then you know it can be an alarming sight, but there is a reason why it must be done.

Kalispell will be conducting fire hydrant flow testing on various fire hydrants beginning on Wednesday, May 21.

The reason is fire hydrant flow testing that the Lemont Fire Department is conducting between Wednesday, Oct. 14 and Wednesday, Oct. 21.

In the event of a fire, firefighters need access to the hydrant. While it’s not the responsibility of property owners to clear hydrants on their land, it’s appreciated by local fire departments.

BATAVIA — City of Batavia Fire Department flow testing of fire hydrants will take place on Wednesday from about 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. This will affect the entire city.

PARKERSBURG — The Parkersburg Utility Board will be flow testing fire hydrants over the next week, affecting the following areas: * Today: vicinity of 2322 Morningside Ave., Morningside Avenue ...

The Florence Fire Department has started the annual flow testing on fire hydrants, which is expected to last for the next two weeks, according to the city of Florence.