Be a Hydrant Hero "Clearing Snow Away From Fire Hydrants"

April 15, 2022 Arrow Service Team

Have your kids become a “Hydrant Hero”

If you have a hydrant near your house, business or even down the street, please assist your local fire department by clearing no less than a 3' feet around a hydrant. By doing so you are enhancing the safety of your community.

As you continue to clear away snow from your property after this weeks epic snowfall, keep in mind there's a way to help out your local fire department too!

If you have a fire hydrant on your property, make sure to clear three feet of snow around it.

This will help firefighters access them faster, and in an emergency, every second counts.

Reasons clearing the snow away from hydrants can help response time

What You Need To Know

A fire can double in size every minute
A fire truck typically carries a limited supply of 500 to 1,000 gallons of water
Fire fighters can't battle flames as quickly if hydrants are blocked or buried
Know if you're responsible for keeping your hydrant clear

Have your kids become a “Hydrant Hero”

Reasons clearing the snow away from hydrants can help response time

A fire can double in size every minuteA fire truck typically carries a limited supply of 500 to 1,000 gallons of waterFire fighters can't battle flames as quickly if hydrants are blocked or buriedKnow if you're responsible for keeping your hydrant clear

A fire can double in size every minute
A fire truck typically carries a limited supply of 500 to 1,000 gallons of water
Fire fighters can't battle flames as quickly if hydrants are blocked or buried
Know if you're responsible for keeping your hydrant clear