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January 24, 2011
Due to recent snowfalls, Emergency Services and Environmental Services would like to remind you that a clearly, accessible fire hydrant could save your home and even your life in the event of a fire.
“Firefighters can lose valuable time trying to locate buried hydrants during a fire emergency, said Dale Kelly, Fire Marshal. “ You can perform a valuable public service and help protect yourselves, your family, and your neighbors by taking a few minutes to clear the snow around a nearby fire hydrant.”
Emergency Services and Environmental Services remind residents to:
- Do not park within 5 meters of a hydrant to help maintain visibility and accessibility
- Make sure that snow is cleared away from these hydrants.
- Make sure that the area cleared gives the firefighters enough room to connect their hose (ideally 1 meter clear working space).
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For more information, please contact:
Dale Kelly
Emergency Services
The City of Red Deer
403-356-2456
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