Deputy Supervisor urges probe after fire hydrants failed during active blaze
May 28, 2025
At the May 28 Town of Malone meeting, Deputy Supervisor Terrence Maguire and Deputy Highway Superintendent John Manley reported fire hydrants failed to supply water during recent incidents; the board said it will investigate whether inspections by DANC were performed as required.
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Deputy Supervisor Terrence Maguire told the Town of Malone Board on May 28 that the Malone Call Firemen reported a fire hydrant would not open during an active fire, and said he believes DANC is responsible for semiannual safety checks but the board does not know the date of the last inspection. Maguire said the board will investigate the problem as a public-safety priority.
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