Missouri American Water Announces Recipients of 2024 Firefighter Grant Program

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Annual program provides critical funding to Missouri fire departments and emergency organizations in the company’s service areas

ST. LOUIS, October 03, 2024--(BUSINESS WIRE)--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.

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