Deering Fire & Rescue Adds New Dry Hydrant
Photo by Deering Fire & RescueEngine 3 drafting from the new dry hydrant.
Photo by Deering Fire & RescueClose-up of the dry hydrant connection point.
Photo by Deering Fire & RescuePond-side view of the completed dry hydrant intake.
Photo by Deering Fire & RescueExcavator installing the intake pipe during construction.
September 12, 2025 — Deering Fire & Rescue announced the installation of a new dry hydrant, providing residents with an important additional water source for firefighting.
The department extended a “huge thank you” to Louellen and Peter Beard and Deering Fish and Game for making the project possible.
A dry hydrant is a non-pressurized pipe system permanently installed in a lake, pond, or stream, allowing fire departments to quickly access water in rural areas without a municipal water system. This new hydrant is capable of producing over 1,000 gallons per minute and will serve the town for years to come.
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