We appreciate your help in keeping the fire hydrant in your neighborhood free of snow to help provide quick identification and access in the event of a fire.  Clearing ice and snow away from the fire hydrant also allows for a safer working storage, much like clearing your sidewalk, and provides a clear working space to hook a hose into the hydrant and provide a water supply for firefighting.  Ideally, a space of three feet around the fire hydrant in all directions should be clear of ice and snow.