Pennsylvania American Water awards grants to local fire departments
Eleven fire departments in Washington County received grants through Pennsylvania American Water Co.’s annual Firefighting Support Grant Program. The company launched the program in 2009 to help local fire departments and emergency services groups purchase safety gear, lifesaving equipment, training materials and essential apparatus.
“We’re proud to support the important work performed by emergency responders here in Washington County,” said Pennsylvania American Water’s operations senior manager Marek Jacobs. “At a time when funding and volunteers at many of our fire departments are limited, we are pleased to support and our neighbors and public safety organizations who make our communities better places to live.”
About $6,000 in grants were given to the following departments: Canton Township Volunteer Fire Department, Carroll Township Volunteer Fire Department, Claysville Volunteer Fire Department, Hanover Volunteer Fire Department, Lone Pine Volunteer Fire Department, Monongahela Fire Department, New Haven Hose Company, North Strabane Volunteer Fire Department, South Strabane Volunteer Fire Department, Washington Fire Department and Valley Inn Volunteer Fire Department.
Since launching the program, Pennsylvania American Water has contributed more than $400,000 to help about 500 fire departments in the state.