The Fire Department is asking residents to spare a moment and make sure the hydrants are clear this winter.
With last night's snowfall the Fire Department is asking for a little help when it comes to fire hydrants.
Public Information Coordinator with the Woodstock Fire Department Lisa Woods says if there is a hydrant near you, they would appreciate it if you could keep an eye on it. "If you could please just maintain them in a three meter area so that we can see and get at them that would be helpful. If you see a snow plow go by please look out and see if you can see the top of the hydrant for us, that would be great." She says in a crisis every second counts and when firefighters have to dig out a hydrant it waste valuable time.
Woods knows not everyone will be able to help keep the hydrants clear, but even a call to the fire department could help prevent a catastrophe later on. "If you need assistance with a hydrant - if you're unable to keep it clear - then absolutely call the fire department and we'll make sure that it's clear for our use."
There is no legal obligation to clear off the hydrants, but doing so could make a big difference in the event of a fire.
If you notice any damage done to a hydrant during the winter, Woods urges you to call Public Works so they can tend to it right away.

Embro Set to get a Dog Park
Public Consultation for Homeless Service Centre
WAG Celebrates 60 Years
Navy Vets Hire Head Coach for Inaugural GOHL Season
Woodstock Police Respond to Swatting Incident
Interview with the Warden - May 28th, 2026
Wind Phone Installed at VON Sakura House
Walk for Lupus Returns to Southside Park
Another Successful Realtors Care Food Drive for WITAAR
Discovery Week Returns to Woodstock Hospital
Developmental Service Workers Locked Out in Ingersoll
Golf Tournament to Support First Responders
Khanna Invites Tourists to Oxford this Summer
Blandford-Blenheim Candidate Profile - Tina Young
WPS Briefs - May 26th, 2026
UPDATE: Weapons Seized from Woodstock Home
Tip Tuesday with the Oxford OPP - May 2026
Public Unveiling for Bird Set Free
Norfolk Teens Charged with Assault
Police Investigating Fatal Crash on Highway 403
Comments
Add a comment