Winter storms and plowing operations can often hide the hydrants under a mountain of snow making them impossible to find quickly. In the event of a fire, firefighters have to locate and shovel out fire hydrants before hooking up to them. Precious time is lost and when a fire occurs we need that time to save lives and keep damage to a minimum. Please don’t let your neighborhood hydrant remain “under cover”.  Fire can double in size every 17 seconds. Having unimpeded access to the hydrants can make a significant difference on the fire scene. 

We are asking that you help us by keeping the fire hydrant closest to your residence or business clear of snow. We need a 3-foot path leading from the street to the hydrant and a 3-foot path around the hydrant. When shoveling snow be aware of vehicle traffic. Do not stand in the street and be careful not to slip and fall out into the roadway. 

If you contract with a private contractor to plow your driveway and shovel your sidewalks, please instruct your contractor to remove the snow from around a fire hydrant if one is in front of your home.