The Town of Sims would like to remind the public that fire hydrants are not to be accessed, opened, or used by unauthorized individuals. Only authorized Town staff, contractors acting on behalf of the Town, and Fire Department personnel are permitted to operate or access a fire hydrant.

Unauthorized tapping into a fire hydrant is illegal and can create serious safety risks, including reduced water pressure for emergency response, damage to public infrastructure, and potential service disruptions.

If you witness anyone using or attempting to access a fire hydrant without authorization, please notify Town staff immediately.

When reporting suspicious or unauthorized activity, please try to provide the following information:

Date and time of the incident
Location of the hydrant
Vehicle description
License plate number
Description of the individual(s) involved
Any other identifiable information that may assist staff

Please do not approach the individual(s) yourself. Report the information to Town staff so it can be addressed appropriately.

Thank you for helping protect Town property and public safety.