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Fire Department asks residents to shovel around fire hydrants
Post Date:01/04/2023 2:44 p.m.
The Plymouth Fire Department encourages residents to participate in the Adopt a Hydrant program and help firefighters by clearing snow and ice from around fire hydrants.
Quick access to hydrants is crucial during a fire, as a fire engine’s water supply depletes rapidly. Shoveling around hydrants allows first responders to gain access to water faster during a fire and eliminates the need for firefighters to dig a hydrant out of the snow before it can be used during an emergency situation.
Adopt a Hydrant participants are asked to:
- Remove significant snow and ice in a 3-foot radius around the fire hydrant within 24 hours of a snow event.
- Report hydrant damage at plymouthmn.gov/myplymouth.
- Register the adopted hydrant on the city website, which will help log the location and volunteer time invested.
Sign Up to Adopt a Hydrant
Those interested can sign up online at plymouthmn.gov/adoptahydrant. The webpage displays an interactive map with the location and availability of each fire hydrant.
Video Demonstration
Watch the video demontration below to see how long it takes first responders to clear a hydrant from snow and ice.
View the video on YouTube.