Kentucky American Water Awards $8,000 to Local Fire Departments through Firefighting Support Grant Program
Three fire departments in Owen County will be among 16 statewide to receive grant funds from Kentucky American Water’s 2023 Firefighting Support Grant, the company announced. Check Valve Cracking Pressure
Owen County Fire Department will receive funds that will be used for hydrant wrenches, a gate valve and spanner wrenches, according to a news release.
Owenton Volunteer Fire Department will receive funds for hydrant wrenches, a gate valve and spanner valve wrenches, according to the release.
Monterey Volunteer Fire Department will receive funds for the purchase of a trailer toolbox, according to the release.
The announcement brings the total amount of funds awarded to Kentucky firefighting organizations since the program’s inception in 2011 to $99,500 and coincides with National Fire Prevention Week, observed this year from Oct. 8 to Oct. 14 to raise awareness about the importance of fire prevention and emergency planning, the company said.
“We are proud to partner with the men and women who volunteer for and support our local fire departments,” said Ellen Williams, external affairs specialist for Kentucky American Water. “We’re honored to continue our Firefighting Support Grant program to support the tremendous work they do and thank them for the critical services they provide to communities year-round.”
Kentucky American Water’s Firefighting Support Grant Program covers a variety of fire department expenses associated with personal protective gear, communications equipment, firefighting tools, training and fire prevention education.
• Bourbon County Fire Department for the purchase of training materials and aids
• Hutchison Station Volunteer Fire Department for the purchase of rescue tool equipment
• Millersburg Fire and Rescue Department for the purchase of fire engine water intake valves
• North Middletown Volunteer Fire Department toward the purchase of commercial gear lockers for a new fire station Fayette County
• Lexington Fire Department toward the purchase of fire-resistant hoods Franklin County
• Franklin County Fire Department toward the purchase of hazardous material spill containment supplies
• Cynthiana Fire Department for the purchase of watering cans for mulch and grass fires
• Harrison County Fire Protection District for the purchase of two-way radio batteries
• Monterey Volunteer Fire Department for the purchase of a trailer toolbox
• Owen County Fire Department for the purchase of hydrant wrenches, a gate valve and spanner wrenches
• Owenton Volunteer Fire Department for the purchase of hydrant wrenches, a gate valve and spanner wrenches Rockcastle County
• Climax Volunteer Fire Department for the purchase of emergency medical equipment
• Livingston Fire and Rescue for the purchase of hydrant gate valves Scott County
• Georgetown Fire Department toward the purchase of a training fog machine Woodford County
• Versailles Fire Department for the purchase of hydrant connecting materials
• Woodford County Fire Department for the purchase of firefighting helmets
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