THE Davao City Water District (DCWD) has assured the public that its fire hydrants remain operational despite the rising number of fires in the city.
In a statement during the Davao Peace and Security Press Corps on Wednesday, January 14, 2025, DCWD Spokesperson Jovanna Cresta Duhaylungsod confirmed that the agency regularly performs maintenance and repairs on the fire hydrants to ensure they are ready for emergency use.
“Concerning our fire hydrants, we would like to report that we regularly conduct maintenance if needed,” she said.
She also said that the water supply for the hydrants is more than sufficient for the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), Central 911, and various volunteer fire groups in the city, all of whom rely on the hydrants during firefighting efforts.
DCWD maintains open communication with the BFP-Davao, Central 911, and Fire Volunteer Groups to quickly address any concerns related to fire hydrants and disaster response, ensuring fast and effective action.
To further improve hydrant efficiency, Duhaylungsod revealed that a joint task force, led by the local government of Davao City, oversees the proper operation of the hydrants across the city.
As of this writing, the Davao City Fire District Station has not yet provided updated data on fire incidents in the city since January 2025.
Earlier this week, a fire at a playmat storage facility in Barangay Ilang, Davao City, tragically claimed the lives of two warehouse workers. The fire, which occurred at a 700-square-meter facility in Purok 2B, Mudiang Road, caused an estimated P8.4 million in damages. DEF
