Plainville residents and business owners are reminded that snow covered fire hydrants are a major factor in delaying the fire department response to the extinguishment of fires. Plainville fire officials ask that in the interest of public safety, all citizens that have a fire hydrant in front of or located nearby their home or business clear snow from the appliance to be unobstructed for at least 3 feet around. The time that is saved by the responding fire department may play a part in the saving of life and property, said officials. “This is very important. We ask for everyone’s cooperation by helping us help you,” said Larry A. Sutherland– Plainville’s fire marshal– in a press release. “With the type of weather we are having and more snow forecast within the next week, please take the time to locate and uncover your nearest fire hydrant.”
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