A Class A fire hydrant that has an available flow of 1000-1499 GPM would be color coded which color?

The correct answer is green because the color coding of fire hydrants is based on the available flow of water. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards, fire hydrants that have an available flow of 1000 to 1499 gallons per minute (GPM) are designated by a green color. This color coding system helps firefighters quickly assess the water supply available from hydrants when responding to emergencies, allowing for efficient planning and execution of fire suppression efforts.

Fire hydrants are color-coded to ensure a consistent and quick recognition of flow rates. Red typically indicates a very low flow range (under 500 GPM), orange denotes a moderate flow range (500-999 GPM), and yellow generally corresponds to higher flow rates (1500-1999 GPM). Thus, in this system, green serves as the visual cue for firefighters that indicates an adequate flow rate for effective firefighting operations in its specific range.