Annual program provides critical funding to Missouri fire departments and emergency organizations in the company’s service areas
ST. LOUIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#wekeeplifeflowing–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.
“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 X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn.
Contacts
Media:
Christie Barnhart
Senior Manager, External Communications
Cell: 417-529-9781
Christie.barnhart@amwater.com
