Adopt-a-Hydrant
We encourage community members to “adopt” a fire hydrant near their homes and keep it clear of snow and ice throughout the winter.
When a qualifying snowfall event occurs we will display a banner across our website, publish a news article, and post on Facebook.
Residents who choose to participate will have 24 hours after the snowfall ends to clear their chosen hydrant. Hydrants should be cleared on all four sides with enough clearance to accomodate fire operations. Refer to the photos on this page for reference on clearance.
Take a photo of your cleared hydrant and submit it to us through Facebook Messenger. Please include the address of your hydrant with your submission.
Children may be in the photo if parents/guardians approve.
Before prizes are awarded, we will verify that the hydrant has been cleared properly. Submitting repeat photos or photos that do not align with the spirit of the event can result in disqualification.
Each round, a handful of lucky winners will be randomly selected to receive a free pizza from Pizza Hut along with a free value basket and custard from Culver’s! 🍕🍦 The number of winners for this larger prize will depend on how many residents submit their photos, pass verification, and how many prizes our sponsors are able to provide.
For those who participate but are not selected for the larger prize, Culver’s has generously offered free custard as a reward. At our current participation levels, we anticipate being able to provide custard to all eligible participants. However, if the program continues to grow (which we hope it does!), custard rewards may be subject to availability.
** Prizes are subject to change, and not all participants are guaranteed to win. We’re excited to see this program take off and appreciate everyone who helps keep our hydrants clear!
It’s important to note that not all snowfall events will activate the Adopt-a-Hydrant program. Smaller snowfalls may not bury hydrants or may melt quickly enough that there’s no need for clearing. We will only post on our website and Facebook when we anticipate significant snow that could block access to hydrants.
We encourage residents to clear their hydrant anytime they deem it necessary for safety—even if it doesn’t count toward our event.
Only photos submitted during official event activation will qualify for prizes.
In an emergency, every second counts. When fire crews arrive at a scene, having quick access to water is critical to controlling a fire. A buried hydrant can delay this vital connection to the engine. By ensuring your local hydrant is visible and accessible, you’re playing an important role in protecting your neighborhood and helping us do our job faster.
Not only does this support our firefighters, but it also builds community spirit and ensures that everyone—young and old—can contribute to making our town safer. Plus, the opportunity to win prizes adds a little extra incentive to get involved!
Since this is our first year running the Adopt-a-Hydrant program, we’re unsure how many participants to expect. We’ll work closely with our sponsors to determine the appropriate number of prizes for each qualifying snowfall event based on community involvement.
Please note that participation in this event does not guarantee a prize.
We appreciate your interest in supporting the Adopt-a-Hydrant program! As this is our first year running the program, we are focusing on adapting it based on community participation and overall impact. While sponsorship opportunities were limited this season, we look forward to expanding and working with additional sponsors in the future.
If your business is interested in becoming a sponsor in the coming years, please reach out to our department directly. We would love to discuss potential opportunities to collaborate and enhance this initiative together.
