OSWEGO – The Oswego Fire Department is in the process of making sure that all of the hydrants in the city are clear of snow and ice.
“With more than 900 hydrants in the city and the heavy snow this week we continue to check the hydrants and clear them of snow as well as ice buildup. We would like to thank all of the residents who put forth the extra effort to clear hydrants on their property as well as the neighborhood hydrants,” Chief Jeff McCrobie said. “It is much appreciated and can make a big difference in a fire operation.”
They also receive assistance from the Oswego County Sheriff’s Department weekend work program.
Also, keep in mind elderly friends and neighbors who may need assistance in clearing snow from their home entrances in the event of an emergency, the chief added.
If you see a hydrant in need of shoveling, call the Oswego Fire Department at 343-2161.
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Why not have some of those over paid firemen go out and clean the areas around the hydrants. I am sure they can let a couple from both firehouses go clear the hydrants without adding overtime charges for this. I remember years ago that is just what the fire department did. You saw firemen out cleaning up the corners around the hydrants. What to much work for the over paid fire department to do some work.
The firefighters are clearing the hydrants – and the article says if you see a hydrant that needs to be shoveled to call them ……
Steve, how come it seems like you only respond when someone has something negative to say about the fire department. I agree with you that “out side looking in” got it all wrong. People often misread articles or respond “off point”, as I am doing right now. Just wondering?
I think anyone that is disabled that can’t get a neighbor to help clear there hydrants and needs to call the fire department for help, maybe they could also be available to help those same disabled people shovel there cross walk where applicable .Perhaps disabled taxpaying homeowners could sign up with the fire dept. for this service. I happen to be one and my corner is also a bus stop. A service like that would be a tremendous and appreciated help.
I reply to many comments. In this case case, I was just pointing out something the reader may have missed in the article.
I speak first hand when I say that the Fire Department does clear those fire hydrants after every storm. For 26 years I shoveled those hydrants. What the article is asking is that citizens be vigilant when contractors, the DPW and neighbors inadvertently plow or snow blow hydrants BACK in after the Fire Department have already cleared them. The Department will gladly send a crew out to address the problem, including discussions with the continual offenders.
I have always kept my hydrant clear of snow from the side walk and about 3 feet all around it. As I keep thinking about it, should I have been keeping it clear from the street to the hydrant as well?