Franklin hosts its first fire hydrant painting contest to encourage better ... Abstract designs. Fun patterns. Paintings can also be inspired by historic places, people and events in Franklin.

METROPOLIS, Ill. – Think twice before painting a fire hydrant because there is a reason they’re not all red. Their color indicates how much water they can provide for first responders.

OGDEN, Utah — Fire hydrants around one Utah city are getting a fresh coat of paint for a very important ... of the traditional red color of a fire hydrant, that actually signifies a low level ...