Memo
To: Village of Nyack Property Owners, Tenants, and Agents
From: Vincent Fiorentino
Date: October 18, 2011
RE: Winter Fire Safety Reminder #1
Winter is coming…
Last year the Village dealt with multiple snow storms with large accumulations of snow and ice. Blocked fire hydrants were a major concern for our Volunteer Firefighters!
ü If you clear the snow off a fire hydrant in front of your property/home/business, you help cut Fire Department response time dramatically. Firefighters say it’s also helpful to them if you clear a three foot path around the hydrant so they can hook up the hoses easier.
ü Remember, water is the main tool firefighters use to extinguish fires. Delays in locating and connecting to the fire hydrant could hamper fire suppression, thereby increasing possible loss of life, the risk of injury, and additional property damage.
ü Help our Volunteers Help you!
It is not only helpful, it is the law – see Village code reference below
§ 196-35. Access to fire protection equipment, section C
It shall be the duty and obligation of any owner, occupant or tenant of any premises located within the Village of Nyack to maintain a clear and unobstructed path for a radius of 10 feet in every direction from any fire hydrant located on or in front of any premises or within 20 feet of any lot line and to maintain said area clear from all obstructions, including but not limited to dirt, debris, shrubbery and snow.
Thank you in advance for your cooperation in this matter