Help a Firefighter: Keep Hydrants Clear of Piled Snow in Hamden

From the Hamden Fire Department

Following the storm yesterday, Hamden fire companies will be clearing snow from fire hydrants until they are accessible throughout town. This operation can sometimes take days due to heavy snowfall, multiple lanes of roadway snow cover plowed to the side, and volume of hydrants to be cleared.

The Town of Hamden has more than 1,000 hydrants in public areas for fire protection. The Hamden Fire Department asks that residents do not cover hydrants with plowed snow from driveways, or heap snow near hydrants located along sidewalks. We ask that residents employing private snow removal companies inform these operators where nearby hydrants are located, and direct them to keep hydrants clear of piled snow.

The hydrant shown in the photos is located on Waite Street and is indicative of the conditions found this morning.

During a structure fire response, hydrant accessibility is essential. They are truly a community resource. Please help us to help you. Thank you.

The Hamden Fire Department

Photos courtesy of the Hamden Fire Department