Fire Hydrants

Fire hydrants play a vital role in public safety and emergency response in Fort Saskatchewan. Learn about hydrant maintenance, seasonal clearing requirements, and how residents can help ensure hydrants remain accessible and functional year-round.

With the number of hydrants in the city, we count on the public to assist in ensuring hydrants are accessible and can be found quickly in the event of fire. Please do your part and clear weeds, brush and debris away from the fire hydrant. In the winter, clear the snow for a 3-foot radius around the hydrants. Report problems when you see them.

Parking and clearance for fire hydrants

Do not park within five metres of a fire hydrant when parking your car.

When planting hedges or trees or building fences, please note that the fire hydrant requires two metres of clearance on each side and one metre from the side facing away from the street.

Using a fire hydrant

For those looking to utilize a fire hydrant for residential, commercial or industrial needs, please contact us through Fort Report.

Reporting Fire Hydrant Issues

Report hydrant issues through Fort Report. Some examples of problems may be:

• Water is flowing from a hydrant with no City workers present (on either public or private property);
• A hydrant has been hit, is missing, or a repair is needed;
• A hydrant is frozen;
• Obstruction of hydrants; or,
• Theft of water from a City-owned fire hydrant.