08/31/2026
You may have seen the Webster Groves Fire Department in your neighborhood testing fire hydrants.
Hydrants are essential for fighting structure fires, providing a reliable and continuous source of water.
The Fire Department is asking for your help to keep hydrants free of obstruction, including landscaping, shrubs, plants, fences, decorative items and other objects.
The hydrants throughout Webster Groves are owned and maintained by Missouri American Water. Each hydrant is painted with a special reflective coating for visibility in nighttime emergencies. Hydrant colors also indicate the size of the water main and the volume of water available.
Please take a moment to check the hydrant near your home and make sure it has plenty of clearance. Keeping hydrants visible and accessible is a simple way residents can help our firefighters respond quickly and safely.
Captain Salvo Parenti provides this update with assistance from Firefighter/Paramedic Dane Mohrmann and Brandon Swenson.