According to Mark Wilson, Divisional Chief for Fire Prevention, it's the responsibility of Saint John Water to make sure there's no snow in and around fire hydrants. In other areas, such as Halifax, it's the responsibility of the homeowner, but that's not the case in Saint John. Wilson says it's always nice if people do clear the snow, but it's not necessary.
Even if the snow isn't cleared, Wilson says all crews are pretty aware of where hydrants are in their area. He says there's a large pole that also indicate where a hydrant is located. If snow fully covers the hydrant, crews can quickly find the next closest one which is usually nearby.
