Title: Compare wet-barrel and dry-barrel hydrants.
Course: Public Safety II (15101-II) > Section: FIREFIGHTING: Using Water Supply, Hoses, and Nozzles

Comparison should include

- wet-barrel hydrant
  - has water in the barrel up to the valves of each outlet
  - is used in areas that are not subject to freezing temperatures
  - is controlled by independent valves that allow for additional connection without main shutdown
- dry-barrel hydrant
  - is used in climates with freezing temperatures
  - is controlled by valve at the base that requires main shutdown to add connections.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What climates require wet-barrel hydrants?
- Where are dry-barrel hydrants located?
- What types of hydrants are present locally?