ADOPT YOUR OWN FIRE HYDRANT IN COUNTRY CLUB HILLS

Why Would You Want To? You could be the proud parent of a Country Club Hills Fire Hydrant! By
teaming up with the Country Club Hills Fire Department and Department of Public Works, and
adopting a hydrant, you are aiding in the protection of your community.

Responsibilities and Care of Adopting a Fire Hydrant. . .

Fire hydrants do not have to be fed, walked, or burped. Fire hydrants have a tendency to suffer
from claustrophobia. They need a three foot radius space around them kept free and clear of
snow and shrubbery.
Being a fire hydrant is boring, but a very meaningful job. Keeping an eye on your hydrant so no
one vandalizes it or opens the caps is important. By doing so, you can ensure that the hydrant
will be able to assist the firefighters when they need your hydrant the most.
During the winter, you need to keep the snow below the line of vision so your hydrant can
maintain a watchful eye on the neighborhood. This will help the fire fighters find me quickly.
If your fire hydrant should catch a cold and begin to cry or develop a runny nose, call City Hall
as soon as possible, as this may be fatal. Frozen firehydrants are of no value to anyone.

Who Is Eligible To Adopt A Hydrant?

Anyone who has a hydrant on or near their property can adopt a hydrant. A family or group (like
a scout troop or club) can also adopt a hydrant.

When and How Can Someone Adopt A Hydrant?

Adopt-a-Hydrant forms can be picked up at City Hall, the Fire Department, or the Police Station.
Watch your local newspaper for the first Adopt-a-Hydrant seminar, which will be held in January.
Adoptive parents will be given a special Adoption Certificate and Hydrant Kit once they sign up.