What happens if the fire department needs to use a hydrant during an emergency? One viewer asked, “Are homeowners who have a fire hydrant on their property required to clear snow from around it?” The ...

Keeping snow off and around hydrants allows fire crews to work quickly in case of an emergency. Snow and ice should be ...

Lancaster City firefighters are asking residents to help clear snow from fire hydrants to ensure quick access during ...

Fire Commissioner David Citer recommended that residents adopt hydrants by making sure they are clear of snow.

Hydrants are required to be cleared within 24 hours of snowfall at least 36 inches in all directions, according to state law.

Fire departments are reminding residents to clear their hydrants — as long as they can do so safely. After firefighters in ...

The plowing and clearing of over a foot of snow has created large piles, many of which may be covering fire hydrants.

A plow truck caught fire at a gas station in Westchester County, prompting a rapid response from firefighters that was ...

An early-morning house fire caused significant damage to a rural Oklahoma City home Saturday after flames spread quickly from ...

New York State has laws in place to protect property owners from liability for snow-related accidents, regulate indoor ...

Brookfield Avenue is closed between Ohio Avenue and Davis Street, according to an alert from the township.