Missouri American Water Announces Recipients of 2023 Firefighter Grant Program
- More than $55,000 awarded through Missouri American Water's Firefighter Grant Program
- Company investing approximately $450 million to improve service and reliability
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Annual program provides critical funding to
“As the water provider for one in four Missourians, we understand the role fire protection plays in the overall vitality of the communities we serve,” said Rich Svindland, president of Missouri American Water. “Funding for our local heroes can sometimes run short, and we’re proud to provide grants to provide training and equipment that will enhance the safety of fire fighters and first responders throughout the state.”
Reliable water service is critical for fire protection, and Missouri American Water is investing approximately
"Missouri American Water is a great partner to the fire service,” said Eureka Fire Chief Greg Brown. “They work hard to help us protect our communities each day, and the grants they offer fire departments help even more."
Checks will be distributed to 47 fire departments across
Black Jack Fire Protection District
Cottleville Community Fire Protection District
Eureka Fire Protection District
Florissant Valley Fire Protection
Glendale Fire Department
Hazlewood Fire Department
Metro North Fire Protection District
Metro West Fire Protection District
Mid-County 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
Riverside Fire Department
Robertson Fire Protection District
Rock Hill Fire Department
Tri-Cities Fire Protection District
West County EMS and Fire Protection District
West Overland EMS and Fire Protection District
Wood Heights Fire Protection 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 wastewater services to approximately 1.6 million people. For more, visit missouriamwater.com and follow Missouri American Water on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn.
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