Sean C. Morgan
The Sweet Home Fire and Ambulance District has installed a “dry” hydrant in Cascadia to serve as the primary fire suppression water source for structure fires as well as wildfires east of Sweet Home.
Until now, the district has not had an adequate and reliable water supply in that area.
The system is capable of supplying fire engines with 800 gallons per minute from a 150,000-gallon pond.
Previously, the district had to…