Adopt-A-Hydrant

Keep Three Feet Around Fire Hydrants

Shovel Hydrants

When firefighters are digging – time keeps ticking. During a fire, every second counts, and after each snowfall, there are a few hydrants in Burnsville that become a little "hard to find."

Burnsville's firefighters need a three-foot area clear of snow and ice shoveled around each of the City's fire hydrants, and a three-foot wide path leading to them from the street.

Residents are encouraged to "Adopt-A-Hydrant" or two in their neighborhoods, and make sure they are accessible after each snowfall. If a resident is physically unable to shovel a hydrant on their property, they are encouraged to ask a neighbor to help out.

Hydrant Markers

All public fire hydrants (those located on easements, City property and streets) should have a marker that allows the hydrant to be seen in deep snow. Residents who notice a public hydrant that isn't marked are encouraged to notify the Burnsville Maintenance Facility at 952-895-4550.

Private hydrant owners (on business or multi-unit housing properties) can purchase a hydrant marker from the following City-approved vendors: