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Posted: 12:59 PM Feb 17, 2010
Removing Snow From Fire Hydrants Could Save Lives
Cleaning the snow off fire hydrants could help firefighters during emergencies.
Reporter: Hanna Francis Email Address: hanna.francis@wsaz.com |
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) -- Cleaning the snow off fire hydrants could help firefighters during emergencies.
West Virginia American Water and Ohio American Water are asking residents for help clearing snow from hydrants. They say the snow accumulation has left many hydrants partially or completely buried in snow.
They ask that if you have a hydrant on or near your property, take the time to clean them off. They say this will allow access to water quickly, helping firefighters do their job easier -- potentially saving lives and structures.
Latest Comments
Posted by: Scott
on Mar 22, 2010 at 01:33 PM
Fire Fighters at Hoodland Fire Department have what is called a Hydrant Snorkel. It is new on the market. SFF. Scott
Posted by: katie
on Feb 18, 2010 at 05:04 PM
yea where i live we have over a foot of snow and i seen a salt truck just sitting there the other day
Posted by: Anonymous
on Feb 18, 2010 at 11:57 AM
Yeah, I see these guys all the time just sitting around in their trucks, talking to each other. And when they do drive they drive too fast. And when they do work they do it wrong, I saw one holding his shovel the wrong way. Somebody should do something....Somebody!!!
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