ST. LOUIS--(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 |
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Berkeley Fire Department |
Lincoln County Fire Protection District 1 |
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Black Jack Fire Protection District |
Metro North Fire Protection District |
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Branson Fire and Rescue |
Monarch Fire Protection District |
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Brunswick Volunteer Fire Department |
Northeast Ambulance and Fire District |
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Central Crossing Fire Protection District |
Olivette Fire Department |
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City of Joplin Fire Department |
Orrick Fire Protection District |
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City of Ladue Fire Department |
Pattonville Fire Protection District |
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City of Maplewood Fire Department |
Riverside Fire Department |
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Clayton Fire Department |
Rock Community Fire Protection District |
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Community Fire Protection District |
Rock Hill Fire Department |
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DeKalb Fire Protection District |
St. Charles County Fire Rehab |
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Duenweg Volunteer Fire Department |
St. Joseph Fire Department |
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Eureka Fire Protection District |
Stewartsville Fire Department |
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Ferguson Fire Department |
University City Fire Department |
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Florissant Valley Fire Protection District |
Valley Park Fire Protection District |
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Frontenac Fire Department |
Warrensburg Fire Department |
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Glendale Fire Department |
West Overland EMS and Fire Protection District |
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Jefferson City Fire Department |
Wheatland Fire d/b/a Central Hickory Fire Rescue |
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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.
