PIERRE — Fire departments across western and central South Dakota are asking residents in their communities for help in digging out fire hydrants. Pierre Fire Chief Ian Paul says the city has quite a few that should be uncovered from nearly a foot of heavy, wet snow…
Paul says clearing out a fire hydrant of snow gives firefighters critical lines of sight to know when and where to get water from…
Having cleared out hydrants can save firefighters valuable time if they are called to a fire…
Paul reminds homeowners to also check to make sure venting pipes for furnaces and water heaters are cleared of any possible ice to prevent any build-up of carbon monoxide in your home.
