Residents must shovel snow from fire hydrants located on their properties

Dearborn residents are reminded that it is required for them to remove snow from fire hydrants located on their properties. This allows firefighters to access the hydrants immediately in the event of an emergency.

“It’s not something you may think about, but it’s very important that residents keep the hydrants located on their properties clear of snow,” said Fire Chief Nazih Hazime. “People should be sure to check their hydrants after every heavy snowfall, and especially after snow plows come through their neighborhoods.

“In a fire, seconds count, and we want to make sure that our firefighters don’t have to take precious time to find a hydrant in an emergency,” he added. “We’re asking residents to partner with the Fire Department for safety, and make sure that the hydrants on their properties don’t get buried in snow.”