Abstract: A diverting valve for a fire hydrant which has a valve body (20) defining four orifices (28) to which adapter (42) are connected to accept hoses that are directed to a fire and a pumping apparatus. A cylindrical diverter (50) is rotatably disposed within the body and contains a pair of opposed hollow cavities (54) providing a flowpath between adjacent orifices. A lid (84) encloses the valve and a handle (98) affixed upon a stem (52) of the diverter permits manual rotation. The valve is made of lightweight material and the handle is ergonomically shaped.