A 6-foot clear space around the circumference of the hydrant will help reduce the time it takes firefighters to hook up hoses if a fire occurs in your neighborhood.
The best time to shovel out a hydrant is after the streets are plowed, before snow accumulates and freezes.
Learn how to shovel out your fire hydrant by watching the video below.
Police and firefighters visit a different City park each week and spend time with the children from the neighborhood. They talk, give safety lectures, maybe serve ice cream, and have fun. On hot days, the firetruck becomes the source of a gigantic sprinkler to help the kids cool down.
The goal is to create opportunities for police and firefighters to meet with Golden Valley residents in a casual setting so they get to know each other, develop trust, and build partnerships that ultimately enhance crime prevention and fire safety in the community.
Join your neighbors for the annual Public Safety Open House. Tour the Police Station and Fire Station 1, win prizes, and check out the equipment the Golden Valley Police and Fire Departments use to keep the community safe.
Tours are available at all three fire stations for groups (for example, Scouts, after-school and pre-school programs, Neighborhood Watch, etc). The ideal group size is 15 to 20 people. Special accommodations can be made for larger groups and evening hours. Please try to schedule your tour at least two to three weeks in advance.