Where Does the Term Fire Plug Come from?

The term 'fire plug' dates back to the early 1800s, when water mains were made from wood. The fire department (usually volunteers) would head out to the fire, dig up the cobbles down to the main, then chop into the main so that they could secure the hoses from their pumpers.

What is the difference between a fire hydrant and a fire plug?

Why is a fire hydrant sometimes called a “fire plug?” The above ground apparatus you see along streets and in neighborhoods is a fire hydrant, not a fire plug. The term fire plug actually dates back to the 1800s when water mains were made of hollowed wood logs.

Is a fire plug a fire hydrant?

The term "fire plug" is used to describe an underground fire hydrant point. This term dates from the time when water mains were made from hollowed out logs.