Illinois American Water Distributes $1000 to
Orland Fire Protection District
Woodridge, Ill. (October 28, 2013) – The Orland Fire Protection District will be able to purchase additional fire
equipment thanks to a grant by Illinois American Water (IAW). The IAW 2013 Firefighter Grant Program
provides financial assistance to fire and emergency organizations serving
communities in its service areas. Chief Ken Brucki recently accepted a check for
$1000 that will be used to design a training prop that will replicate all
different water delivery methods that fire personnel encounter in real
situations.
Approximately $72,975 will be
awarded to 75 fire departments through Illinois American Water’s 2013
Firefighter Grant Program. The program was created in 2010 to
provide financial assistance to fire and emergency organizations serving
customers in Illinois American Water’s service area. Since creation, the program has resulted in
over 220 grants totaling over $245,000 awarded across the state.
“We are committed to
supporting our local fire departments,” said Karla Olson Teasley, president of
Illinois American Water. “This program
enables us to further support fire protection in the communities we serve and
partner with our local fire fighters.”
Grants of up to $1,500 are awarded to cover
the costs associated with the following:
·
Personal
protective gear
·
Communications
equipment
·
Firefighting
tools
·
Water
handling equipment
·
Training
and related activities/materials used to support community fire protection
·
Reimbursement
for specific fire training classes, including training manuals and workbooks
Pictured from left to right: Henry Maradiaga, Operations Supervisor; Lieutenant David Piper, Training Supervisor; Chief Ken Brucki; Sue Gram, Municipal Advocate
About Illinois American
Water
Illinois
American Water, a wholly owned subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), is the
largest
investor-owned water utility in the state, providing high-quality and reliable water and/or wastewater services to more than 1.2 million people. American Water also operates a customer service center in Alton and a quality control and research laboratory in Belleville. Founded in 1886, American Water is the largest publicly traded U.S. water and wastewater utility company. With headquarters in Voorhees, N.J., the company employs more than 6,700 dedicated professionals who provide drinking water, wastewater and other related services to approximately 14 million people in more than 30 states, as well as parts of Canada. More information can be found by visiting www.amwater.com.
investor-owned water utility in the state, providing high-quality and reliable water and/or wastewater services to more than 1.2 million people. American Water also operates a customer service center in Alton and a quality control and research laboratory in Belleville. Founded in 1886, American Water is the largest publicly traded U.S. water and wastewater utility company. With headquarters in Voorhees, N.J., the company employs more than 6,700 dedicated professionals who provide drinking water, wastewater and other related services to approximately 14 million people in more than 30 states, as well as parts of Canada. More information can be found by visiting www.amwater.com.
