Pennsylvania American Water announced today that seven emergency service organizations across Berks County received grants through the company’s annual Firefighting Support Grant Program. The company launched the program in 2009 to help local fire departments and emergency services in purchasing safety gear, lifesaving equipment, training materials and essential firefighting apparatus.
“We’re proud to support the important work performed by emergency responders here in Berks County,” said Pennsylvania American Water Operations Superintendent Brian Hassinger. “At a time when funding and volunteers at many of our fire departments are limited, we are pleased to support and partner with public safety organizations who make our communities better places to live.”
This year, the following local fire departments received approximately $3,500 in grants from Pennsylvania American Water:
*Amity Fire Company*Monarch Fire Company
*Cumru Township Fire Department
*Exeter Township Fire Department
*Spring Township Fire & Rescue*Western Berks Fire Department
*Wyomissing Fire DepartmentSince launching the grant program in 2009, Pennsylvania American Water has contributed more than $400,000 to help approximately 500 fire departments in its service areas across the Commonwealth.
