CANANDAIGUA, N.Y. — Volunteer firefighters with the Cheshire Volunteer Fire Department went out Saturday to clear fire hydrants of snow throughout the department’s district.
The department said on social media nearly 40 hydrants were cleared to make sure they are easily accessible in the event of a fire.
“Having hydrants accessible saves firefighters critical time during an emergency, and that time can make all the difference,” the department said in the post.
The department also thanked town residents in the post for clearing hydrants near their homes. Previously, the department advised people to keep a three-foot clearance around fire hydrants.
The Rochester Fire Department encourages people to clear hydrants near their homes. RFD has crews clear hydrants when possible in a few different ways.
READ MORE: What’s RFD’s policy for digging out fire hydrants covered in snow?
Hydrants are usually marked with long reflective arms so you can still see where they are located if they are buried in snow.
READ MORE: Good Question: Who should keep hydrants clear of snow?
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