Plymouth Fire Encourages Residents To Adopt A Hydrant

Press release from the City of Plymouth:

December 2, 2020

The Plymouth Fire Department encourages residents to adopt neighborhood fire hydrants and keep them clear of snow and ice.

The initiative helps firefighters gain quick access to fire hydrants in an emergency situation. It saves time and helps eliminate the need for emergency responders to dig a hydrant out of the snow before it can be used.

“Fire engines carry around 500 gallons of water – but an engine's water supply can be depleted in about 30 seconds when firefighters need to use large diameter hoses on a big fire,” said Plymouth Fire Prevention Specialist Steve Marti. “If there's a fire, it's critical for firefighters to be able to access fire hydrants as soon as possible.”

The Plymouth Fire Department asks residents to shovel a 3-foot radius around fire hydrants within 24 hours of a snowfall.

For more information or to adopt a fire hydrant, visit the City of Plymouth Adopt a Spot webpage at plymouthmn.gov/AdoptASpot.

This press release was produced by the City of Plymouth. The views expressed here are the author’s own.