Northwest Iowa — With the snow we’ve received recently, and with more forecast in the next few days, area fire chiefs are asking for your help.
Several area fire chiefs are asking residents and business people to help make sure firefighters don’t have to waste time shoveling snow to gain access to fire hydrants, before fighting a fire.
Between the seven-plus inches of snow that has fallen on the area with this most recent storm, and whatever the coming weekend storm brings us, hydrants may become inaccessible.
Time is of the essence when fighting a fire, and the time firefighters spend digging out a fire hydrant when they could be fighting the fire, could end in tragedy.
Area fire chiefs ask that you dig out an area of about three feet around any fire hydrants on your property, as well as a path to the street. They urge you to take a few minutes when you’re clearing snow from your sidewalks and driveway, and clear snow from the fire hydrants, as well. Make it a habit every time it snows. The area’s fire chiefs will thank you for it.
