Illinois American Water Presents Grant to Elmhurst Fire Dept

Elmhurst IL

02 December, 2021

1:44 PM

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Woodridge, IL. (December 2, 2021) – The Elmhurst Fire Department will be purchasing a policy and procedures management program thanks to a grant from Illinois American Water (IAW). The IAW 2021 Firefighter Grant Program provides financial assistance to fire and emergency organizations serving communities in its service areas. This year, over $92,000 will be shared by over 90 Illinois fire departments. Since 2010, over 770 grants totaling over $760,000 have been awarded to Illinois fire and emergency organizations in the Company's service area. "We know the importance and value water has in protecting homes and businesses; we also understand the need to support our local heroes. This program allows us to continue to provide support to the local departments," said Justin Ladner, Illinois American Water President. Illinois American Water's Firefighter Grant Program awards grants to provide personal protective gear, communications equipment, firefighting tools, water handling equipment, training materials and classroom programs. Bill Anaszewicz, Acting Chief for the Elmhurst Fire Department, thanked Illinois American Water during the check presentation. "Thank you for selecting the Elmhurst Fire Department as a recipient of the 2021 Illinois American Water Grant Assistance Program. This award will allow the department to purchase a policy and procedures management program that will be used to update and enhance the policies our department currently has in place. It will also protect the city by ensuring all necessary polices are in place and that our members have the information they need to keep them safe. This grant will definitely increase the safety for our members and the community we serve. Your dedication to the safety and the assistance you provide fire departments across the United States is greatly appreciated. Again thank you for selecting the Elmhurst Fire Department for this award." About Illinois American Water - Illinois American Water, a 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 approximately 1.3 million people. American Water also operates a customer service center in Alton and a quality control and research laboratory in Belleville. With a history dating back to 1886, American Water is the largest and most geographically diverse U.S. publicly traded water and wastewater utility company. The company employs more than 7,000 dedicated professionals who provide regulated and market-based drinking water, wastewater and other related services to 15 million people in 46 states. American Water provides safe, clean, affordable and reliable water services to our customers to help make sure we keep their lives flowing. For more information, visit amwater.com and follow American Water on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn. Media Contact: Rosemaria DiBenedetto, External Affairs Consultant, 708-712-4629 or [email protected]