Fire Flow Inspectors Inc. can provide services to assist with the daily operations within your organization.  Below you will find the services we provide broken down into categories; Hydrant Flow Testing, Valve Exercising, Hydrant Flushing, Snow Removal, Grass Trimming, and Sales of Related Equipment.

Hydrant Flow Testing Services Includes

• Hydrant inspection
• Hydrant cap thread lubrication
• Hydrant flow rate documented within Hurco IMS software program
• Installation of NFPA 291 hydrant flow rings (when requested)
• Installation of hydrant out of service rings when needed
• Electronic copy of all hydrant flows

Valve Exercising Services Includes

• Valve cap removal and painting valve caps blue

• Valve well cleaning (When needed)
• Valve lubrication
• Valve exercising using state of the art equipment that counts the number of turns for each valve confirming adequate opening and GPS location

Hydrant Flushing Services Include

• GPS location of hydrant documented and data retained within Hurco IMS software program
• Record of the amount of water flowed per hydrant
• Flush until water turns clear based on 15 minutes of flushing otherwise T/M applies

Snow Removal

• Clear a path from the highway to the hydrant
• Clear a minimum of three feet around the hydrant per IFC
• Report any potential problems as seen during the snow removal process

Grass / Weed Trimming

• Trim a path from the highway to the hydrant
• Trim a minimum of three feet around the hydrant per IFC
• Report any potential problems as seen during the Grass / Weed Trimming process

Sales and Related Equipment

• Fire Flow Inspectors Inc. is an Authorized Dealer for Hurco Technologies, Inc.
  • IMS Software, a complete package allowing data collection and GPS mapping of Hydrants and Valves
  • Valve Exercising Equipment, a high-tech device with flexibility to monitor and control data which is transmitted back to IMS Software
  • Self-Contained Vacuums, powerful valve well cleaning device to eliminate foreign debris and expose the top of valve stems
  • Valve Lubrication Slick Stick Device, most effective way to control lubrication of valve stems

Our services help municipalities to setup a maintenance program / retain records documenting critical aspects of the water system.  We reference required standards, such as, NFPA 291 for water districts and the fire service.

Please feel free to reach out with any questions relating to these services.