Mineola Fire Dept. Announces ‘Adopt-a-Hydrant’ Program

The following article was submitted by Robert Connolly.

October is Fire Prevention month and the Chiefs Office of the Mineola Fire Department are unveiling its latest initiative to provide the best fire protection to the Mineola community.

The Adopt-A-Hydrant program offers residents and businesses an opportunity to enhance their fire protection by providing a simple service to the village, caring for a fire hydrant.

Countless times over the years Mineola firefighters have been seen touring the streets clearing hydrants of snow after the big storms. This effort takes many days and obstructed fire hydrants could make the difference in getting a water supply in place to fight a fire. 

The Adopt a Hydrant program is designed “for you to help us help you.” The goal is to enlist the help of residents and business owners of all ages and ask them to make a pledge to adopt their local fire hydrant.

The task is simple: whenever snow falls we ask that you clear the hydrant so that firefighters have quick access to it.

To enroll, please e-mail the chief's office at chief@mineolafd.com. The department requests that residents and business owners provide their name, address, phone number and/or e-mail address and the location of the hydrant you would like to adopt. Once the department receives your request it will send out a confirmation “adoption certificate.”

Chief Jeffrey Clark would also like to remind residents to change the batteries on their smoke detectors when they change the clocks back on November 3.

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