Illinois American Water Presents Grant to Mount Prospect Fire Department
The Mount Prospect Fire Department will be purchasing 12 multi-loop rescue straps 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.
Mount Prospect Fire Department Chief John Dolan thanked Illinois American Water during the check presentation.
"Rescue is the top priority on any emergency scene. Whether the victim is a citizen or one of our own, the Mount Prospect Fire Department is constantly looking for new tools and techniques to execute rescues in a safe and rapid manner. The Mount Prospect Fire Department greatly appreciates the generosity of Illinois American Water and their willingness to partner with us to better serve our community."
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.