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In addition to the 6-10" of snow we received last weekend, and with more in the forecast; plowing, shoveling, and snow blowing can cover one of the fire department's main firefighting tools -- the fire hydrant. During a major fire, valuable time and manpower could be lost trying to dig out a fire hydrant that has been covered in snow.

As you are clearing the snow from your sidewalk, please take a few extra moments to clear around any nearby fire hydrants. When clearing snow from around a fire hydrant make sure you remove snow from all sides of the hydrant. This will leave plenty of room for firefighter access when connecting hoses during a fire.

The few moments you spend clearing out a fire hydrant will be of great benefit to the fire department and everyone in the neighborhood!