'Why Hydrants Fail' Exposes Life-Threatening Flaws in U.S. Fire Protection Infrastructure
WHY THE HYDRANTS FAILED AND THE FUTURE OF HOUSING IN THE WEST by ROBERT W. SIMPSON
ROBERT SIMPSON
The book has been authored with the urgency of lives lost and disasters compounded, this eye-opening white paper is a call to action for municipal leaders, fire departments, utility managers, and public safety professionals nationwide.
The book’s author, Robert Simpson, believes that fire hydrant failures are rarely the result of extreme conditions but rather stem from preventable negligence, systemic inefficiencies, and insufficient coordination between responsible authorities.
This book demonstrates how we can improve existing technologies to modernize our water infrastructure and construct high-quality “Freedom Cities” on federal lands.
This plan could help protect the American Dream for us and for future generations. Every parent across this nation should agree: “Our children deserve the opportunity to build a better future,” says Simpson.
Why do fire hydrants fail when we need them most?
Ever thought about it? Here’s what it uncovers:
Leading Causes of Failure:
From frozen pipes and rusted valves to blocked outlets, vehicle damage, and lack of maintenance, these failures aren't rare accidents. They're predictable outcomes of neglect and mismanagement.
The Ownership Gap:
A major blind spot?
Hydrants are usually owned by water departments but depend on fire departments in emergencies yet neither holds full responsibility for inspections or upkeep. The result? Critical equipment falling through the cracks.
Real Tragedies, Real Cities:
Case studies from Oakland, Philadelphia, and New York show what happens when hydrants don’t work: delayed fire responses, unstoppable blazes, and heartbreaking losses.
Solutions That Work:
The book offers a clear checklist of best practices: regular flow testing, valve checks, lubrication, and most importantly strong coordination between agencies. Prevention isn’t complicated; it just needs to be a priority.
What Needs to Happen Next?
This isn’t just a wake-up call, it’s a roadmap for action. Robert Simpson urges leaders to:
• Enforce scheduled maintenance and testing
• Improve communication between utilities and fire departments
• Adopt smart tech to monitor hydrants in real-time
• Make service records transparent and accessible
Why Hydrants Fail is a must-read book for policymakers, emergency responders, city planners, engineers, and anyone who believes public safety shouldn't depend on luck.
Get your copy of “Why Hydrants Fail" on Amazon and help build safer, more resilient cities, one hydrant at a time.
Robert Simpson is a builder, consultant, and civic thinker with decades of experience in construction and housing development. Raised in Southern California and a graduate of Cal State Fullerton, he now focuses on affordable infrastructure solutions and advocates for ethics, self-reliance, and practical innovation in public policy.
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