The City of Soledad Fire Department has a comprehensive Hydrant Maintenance Program to insure the proper maintenance and operations of fire hydrants throughout the fire jurisdiction.

Each fire hydrant is inspected twice per year in April and November. In each inspection, hydrants are cleared of all weeds, brush and other obstructions within 3 feet of the hydrant. Each hydrant is visually inspected to determine if any defects exist, such as cracked hydrants, caps or gaskets. The hydrant and curbsides are also visually inspected to determine if painting is needed. All hydrant repairs are reported immediately. The Departments goal is to keep each hydrant in a state of readiness in the event of an emergency.