https://github.com/steinerjakob/fireyak
Quickly find the nearest fire hydrant
https://github.com/steinerjakob/fireyak
firebrigade hydrant openstreetmap watersource
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Quickly find the nearest fire hydrant
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/steinerjakob/fireyak
- Owner: steinerjakob
- License: gpl-3.0
- Created: 2020-04-17T11:04:00.000Z (about 6 years ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2026-03-09T07:52:30.000Z (3 months ago)
- Last Synced: 2026-03-09T12:11:14.663Z (3 months ago)
- Topics: firebrigade, hydrant, openstreetmap, watersource
- Language: Vue
- Homepage: https://app.fireyak.org/
- Size: 11.9 MB
- Stars: 2
- Watchers: 1
- Forks: 0
- Open Issues: 3
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
- Funding: .github/FUNDING.yml
- License: LICENSE
- Agents: AGENTS.md
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README
# FireYak
FireYak helps fire departments quickly find the nearest usable water source (e.g. fire hydrants, suction points, water tanks, fire water ponds, fire stations) based on **OpenStreetMap** data.
All water source data comes from the community-driven project [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org).
If a hydrant or water source is missing or incorrect, you can add, edit or delete it directly within the app — no need to leave FireYak.
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## Download
**Web:** [app.fireyak.org](https://app.fireyak.org)
The web app is a Progressive Web App (PWA) and can be installed to the home screen on most modern browsers.
---
## Features
### Interactive map of water sources
- Displays nearby water sources using OpenStreetMap data:
- `emergency=fire_hydrant`
- `emergency=water_tank`
- `emergency=suction_point`
- `emergency=fire_water_pond`
- `amenity=fire_station`
- Different icons for hydrants, suction points, water tanks, ponds and fire stations.
- Map view and last position are restored on reopen.
- Dark mode support.
### Detailed marker information
When you tap/click a marker, FireYak shows:
- Hydrant / water source type (pillar, underground, wall, pond, etc.)
- Pipe diameter, pressure, flow capacity / flow rate
- Couplings (type, diameters)
- Water source type (main, pond, stream, river, lake, tank, well, etc.)
- Capacity/volume where tagged
- Reference number, operator, name and address (if available)
- Access, notes, survey date, coordinates and OSM ID
You can:
- Open the object directly on **openstreetmap.org**.
- Open the object in the **OSM editor** to improve the data.
- Start navigation to the location (mobile & desktop).
- Share a link to the marker.
### Add, edit & delete water sources
You can manage water sources directly within the app — all changes are synced to OpenStreetMap in real time.
**Add a new marker:**
- Press the + button at the bottom right.
- Choose the type: fire hydrant, suction point or water tank.
- Fill in details (diameter, pressure, flow, couplings, operator, etc.) and save.
**Edit an existing marker:**
- Tap a marker, then tap the edit button in the info panel.
- Update any field — leave a field empty to remove it from OpenStreetMap.
**Delete a marker:**
- Open the edit panel for a marker and tap the trash icon.
- A confirmation dialog ensures nothing is deleted by accident.
All operations require an OpenStreetMap account (OAuth2 login is built in).
Changes are uploaded immediately and include a changeset comment referencing FireYak.
### Photos
If photos exist on Wikimedia Commons using the naming pattern
`Fire-fighting-facility node-`, FireYak shows them in a full-screen gallery for the selected marker.
### Nearby water sources
- Use your current location to list the **nearest water sources** (e.g. nearest hydrants).
- Distance display in meters/kilometres.
- Rough estimation of the required number of B-hoses based on configured hose length.
- Quick selection of a nearby source to see full details.
### Supply pipe / relay pump calculation
FireYak includes a **relay pump / supply pipe calculator**:
- Set:
- **Fire object** (target point)
- **Suction point** (water source)
- Optional **waypoints** (route via streets, terrain, etc.)
- Uses elevation data to estimate:
- Real (3D) hose distance along the route
- Elevation difference between suction and fire object
- Calculates:
- Approximate number of B-hoses required
- Number and positions of intermediate pumps
- For each pump and for the fire object:
- Distance from suction point
- Elevation gain
- Pressure at the pump / inlet
Configuration:
- Adjustable:
- Output pressure
- Minimum input pressure
- Pressure loss per meter (depending on flow rate)
### Localization
- English
- German
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## For developers
| Layer | Technology |
|---|---|
| Frontend | Vue 3 + Ionic Vue |
| Language | TypeScript |
| State | Pinia |
| Routing | Vue Router |
| Maps | Leaflet + marker clustering |
| Local storage | IndexedDB (via `idb`) |
| PWA | Vite + `vite-plugin-pwa` |
| Mobile | Capacitor (iOS + Android) |
| OSM editing | osm-api (OAuth2 PKCE) |
| Elevation | Open-Meteo API |
| Image gallery | PhotoSwipe (Wikimedia Commons) |
| CI/CD | GitHub Actions + Fastlane |
## Development
### Setup
```bash
npm install
```
### Run in development
```bash
npm run dev
```
Then open the printed URL (typically http://localhost:5173) in your browser.
### Build
```bash
# web only
npm run build
# web + sync native platforms
npm run buildAndSync
```
### Lint
```bash
npm run lint
```
The Android project lives in the `android/` directory and can be built with Gradle / Android Studio.
The iOS project lives in the `ios/` directory and can be built with Xcode.
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## Support
If you find FireYak useful, please consider supporting it:
You can also:
- Star the project on GitHub
- Report issues and improvement ideas
- Contribute code or documentation