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Missouri American Water Announces Recipients of 2022 Firefighter Grants
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Missouri American Water has announced the distribution of over $53,000 in grants to 44 fire departments and emergency organizations in Missouri through its 2022 Firefighter Grant Program. This initiative, which began in 2016, supports critical equipment, training, and community education. The company's commitment to safety is underscored by an investment of over $400 million this year to enhance service and reliability, including the replacement of older water mains. The program has awarded nearly 200 grants to date.
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Annual program provides critical funding to Missouri fire departments and emergency organizations in the company’s service areas
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Over $53,000 is being awarded to Missouri fire departments and emergency response organizations through Missouri American Water’s 2022 Firefighter Grant Program. The annual program provides supplemental funding for critical equipment, training, and community education. Nearly 200 grants have been awarded since the program began in 2016.
“We understand that funding for our local heroes can sometimes run short, and this year we’re proud to provide a record number of grants to support the life-saving work of our first responders,” said Rich Svindland, president of Missouri American Water. “Nothing is more important to us than safety, and we’re pleased to provide training and equipment that will enhance the safety of our first responders and the communities we serve.”
Missouri American Water’s Firefighter Grant Program awards grants for personal protective gear, communications equipment, tools, training materials and community education programs, and other needed resources.
“This grant generously provided by Missouri American Water will be used to provide smoke detectors, smoke detector batteries and some carbon monoxide detectors for seniors and underserved residents,” said Chief Ankeneth Corbin of the Black Jack Fire Protection District. “We focus on community involvement and community education in addition to emergency response and look forward to this continued partnership with Missouri American Water.”
Reliable water service is also critical for fire protection, and Missouri American Water is investing more than $400 million this year to improve service and reliability. Many older water mains are also upsized when they are replaced, and the increased water flow enhances fire protection. The company also maintains and tests fire hydrants annually. According to Svindland, there are approximately 44,000 hydrants throughout the company’s footprint.
Checks will be distributed to 44 fire departments across Missouri in the coming weeks. The 2022 recipients are:
Affton Fire Protection District Black Jack Fire Protection District Branson Fire and Rescue Brunswick Volunteer Fire Department Central Crossing Fire Protection District Cottleville Community Fire Protection District Dekalb Fire Protection District Duenweg Volunteer Fire Department Eureka Fire Protection District Ferguson Fire Department Florissant Valley Fire Protection
Frontenac Fire Department Galena Volunteer Fire Department Garden City Fire Protection District Glendale Fire Department Jefferson City Fire Department Johnson County Fire District Joplin Fire Department Kirkwood Fire Department Ladue Fire Department Lincoln County Fire Protection District Little Dixie Fire Protection District Maplewood Fire Department Maryland Heights Fire District Mehville Fire Protection District Monarch Fire Protection District North County Fire and Rescue Northeast Ambulance and Fire District O’Fallon Fire Protection District
Olivette Fire Department Pattonville Fire Protection District Redings Mill Fire Protection District Region H Buchanan County Response Team Riverside Fire Department Rock Hill Fire Department Seneca Area Fire Protection District Southern Platte County Fire Protection District Southern Stone County Fire Protection District St Joseph Fire Department St. Louis Fire Academy University City Fire Department Warrensburg Fire Department West Overland Fire Protection District Western Taney County Fire District
Missouri American Water
Missouri American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), is the largest investor-owned water utility in the state, providing high-quality and reliable water and/or wastewater services to approximately 1.5 million people. For more, visit missouriamwater.com and follow Missouri American Water on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.
About American Water
With a history dating back to 1886, American Water is the largest and most geographically diverse U.S. publicly traded water and wastewater utility company. The company employs more than 6,400 dedicated professionals who provide regulated and regulated-like drinking water and wastewater services to more than 14 million people in 24 states. American Water provides safe, clean, affordable and reliable water services to our customers to help keep their lives flowing. For more information, visit amwater.com and diversityataw.com. Follow American Water on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn
