Missouri American Water Announces Recipients of 2024 Firefighter Grant Program

ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct 3, 2024--

More than $46,000 is being awarded to Missouri fire departments and emergency response organizations through Missouri American Water’s 2024 Firefighter Grant Program. The annual program provides supplemental funding for critical equipment, training, and community education. Nearly 290 grants have been awarded since the program began in 2016.

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“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. “October is National Fire Prevention Month, and we’re proud to provide grants to provide training and equipment that will enhance the safety of firefighters, first responders and citizens throughout the state.”

Reliable water service is critical for fire protection, and Missouri American Water is investing more than $500 million this year to improve service and reliability. Many older water mains are upsized when replaced, increasing water flow to enhance fire protection. The company also maintains and annually tests 44,000 fire hydrants throughout the company’s footprint.

Grants will be distributed to 39 fire departments across Missouri. The recipients are:

Affton Fire Protection District

Lemay Fire Protection District

Berkeley Fire Department

Lincoln County Fire Protection District 1

Black Jack Fire Protection District

Metro North Fire Protection District

Branson Fire and Rescue

Monarch Fire Protection District

Brunswick Volunteer Fire Department

Northeast Ambulance and Fire District

Central Crossing Fire Protection District

Olivette Fire Department

City of Joplin Fire Department

Orrick Fire Protection District

City of Ladue Fire Department

Pattonville Fire Protection District

City of Maplewood Fire Department

Riverside Fire Department

Clayton Fire Department

Rock Community Fire Protection District

Community Fire Protection District

Rock Hill Fire Department

DeKalb Fire Protection District

St. Charles County Fire Rehab

Duenweg Volunteer Fire Department

St. Joseph Fire Department

Eureka Fire Protection District

Stewartsville Fire Department

Ferguson Fire Department

University City Fire Department

Florissant Valley Fire Protection District

Valley Park Fire Protection District

Frontenac Fire Department

Warrensburg Fire Department

Glendale Fire Department

West Overland EMS and Fire Protection District

Jefferson City Fire Department

Wheatland Fire d/b/a Central Hickory Fire Rescue

Kirkwood Fire Department

Missouri American Water

Missouri American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, is the largest regulated 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

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KEYWORD: MISSOURI UNITED STATES NORTH AMERICA

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SOURCE: Missouri American Water

PUB: 10/03/2024 07:00 AM/DISC: 10/03/2024 07:00 AM

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