LYNN – A group of Classical High School students plan to team up with the Lynn Fire Department and the Department of Public Works today in an effort to unearth snow-covered fire hydrants around the city.Deputy Fire Chief James McDonald said the department got the idea to enlist students for help through a program offered at the Watertown Fire Department, which he figured was in good timing due to the recent onslaught of snowstorms.”We just started it this week, so we’ve only asked Classical and St. Mary’s to participate so far, but all schools are welcome,” he said. “So far, the kids seem to be enthusiastic about it.”So much so that 45 students from Classical signed up for the Saturday morning task, according to Guidance Counselor William Mahoney.”We hope they show up, they promised,” he quipped. “They all said they would love to do it, so let’s hope they get out of bed for it.”DPW crews plan to pass out shovels and reflective vests to keep the students safe while they use a little elbow grease and Lynn fire will hand out maps that show what streets the snow-caked hydrants are on. In addition, a quick lesson will be taught on how to stay safe while working in the streets.”That snow is tough, it’s not soft at all anymore and is just nasty,” Mahoney said. “In some places, there are 7-foot high mounds of snow where you think there’s got to be a hydrant under there. I tried to dig one out in front of my house and I ended up being three feet off from where it was.”McDonald said while a number of hydrants have already been cleared around the city, many more still need help. But that help is not being bought with pizza or treats.”We’re only offering a good workout, a good sweat and volunteerism,” McDonald said. “The kind of stuff that makes you feel good about yourself when you help others.”Those interested in the program are urged to call 781-596-0213 for more information.