Hydrant Finder
Move the map, zoom, or search an address to scan for hydrants.
Find fire hydrants near you
Hydrant Finder is a practical map tool built for firefighters, EMS crews, and planners. Use it to quickly understand hydrant coverage before you’re on scene.
Start by using Use my location (best on mobile) or search an address. Move or zoom the map, then click Search this area. If no hydrants appear, the system automatically expands the search radius in the background.
How firefighters use this tool
- Pre-incident planning: Identify primary and secondary hydrants around target hazards.
- First-due familiarization: Understand hydrant spacing and potential long-lay areas.
- Coverage gaps: Spot zones where tanker, relay, or drafting plans may be required.
- Quick reference: A planning aid—always confirm hydrants on scene.
Tips for better results
- Zoom out slightly if no hydrants appear.
- Increase the radius in rural or suburban areas.
- Remember that some hydrants may not be mapped in OSM.
- Always verify accessibility and operability in the field.
FAQ
Use your location or search an address, move the map to the area you want, choose a radius, and click Search this area. Hydrants will appear on the map and in the results list.
Hydrant locations come from OpenStreetMap (OSM). Coverage varies by region and depends on community mapping.
Some areas are not fully mapped in OSM. Try zooming out or increasing the search radius.
Yes. Use the address search box at the top to jump directly to a location.
Currently you can open any hydrant in Google Maps for navigation. CSV export can be added if needed.