The hydrant broke off at its base and struck St. Petersburg firefighter Tyler Vilimek, causing a traumatic brain injury. St. Petersburg Fire Rescue subsequently warned crews about an undetermined number of similar hydrants. 10 Tampa Bay News found aging and corroded hydrants throughout the Tampa Bay area, including some dating to the early 1900s. Florida has no statewide requirement to replace hydrants based solely on age, although hydrants must be inspected annually. Visit 10 Tampa Bay News for more.