Pictured today (Feb. 20, 2014) is a fire hydrant covered with snow in Hometown. TamaquaArea.com left a kind note on the property owner’s door that we might be back in a few days to retake the photo. Firefighters encourage residents and businesses to clear a 3-foot radius around the fire hydrant. “Every second counts when battling a fire,” said Tom Hartz, Tamaqua Fire Chief.