Becoming a doctor requires more training than most other jobs. It usually takes at least 11 years to become a doctor: 4 years of college, 4 years of medical school, and 3 years working in a hospital. For some specialties, doctors may have to work in a hospital for up to 8 years before they are fully trained.
This requires large volumes of water - between 500 and 1000 gallons per minute - depending on the diameter of the water main. This is why you may see us âflushingâ fire hydrants and letting the water run down the street. This is a standard procedure and the water is dechlorinated to protect the environment.
Fire Hydrants should be located 2â-5â behind the curb of a fire lane or street; Distance from Fire Hydrant to the FDC should be minimum 35â and maximum 135â along an approved path; Locate Fire Hydrant and FDC such that hose connections will not obstruct access â hose lay should not cross roadway or fire lane; FDC distance from the Fire Lane should be minimum 3â and maximum 35â along an approved path; An unobstructed path to the FDC of at least 5â width must be provided and maintained; A 3-foot (914 mm) clear space shall be maintained around the circumference of fire hydrants and FDCs;