Holland Fire Marshal Bret Groendyke talked about keeping hydrants clear of snow in the winter, a recent house fire in the South Shore area, carbon monoxide detection, and using sound waves to fight fires, during the monthly Public Safety update on Feb. 6, 2026.

<p><a href="https://www.cityofholland.com/269/Fire-Operations">Holland</a> Fire Marshal Bret Groendyke talked about keeping hydrants clear of snow in the winter, a recent house fire in the South Shore area, carbon monoxide detection, and using sound waves to fight fires, during the monthly Public Safety update on Feb. 6, 2026.</p>

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